Internal Audit Officer

Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC) - Internal Audit Officer

The role of the Internal Audit Officer is critical in ensuring and strengthening transparency, accountability, and minimizing losses by reviewing and evaluating processes, operations and functions, through a risks-based auditing and reporting approach.

• To assist in executing all audit engagements, including ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of all audit reports and standard processes.
• Participate in internal audit engagements and investigations.
• Review financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure effectiveness of controls.
• Document audit findings and prepare audit reports.
• Review compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review the monitoring and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and policies implementations and compliance.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and implementation status.
• Review processes and controls, and recommend improvement opportunities and control enhancements.
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

Educational Requirements

• HND / B.Sc / B.Eng. in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related fields.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is an added advantage.
• 2 - 3 years Of relevant experience in auditing, accounting, or compliance experience in a similar role.

Application Closing Date

• 16th October, 2026.