Internal Audit Specialist

Internal Audit Specialist

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

The Group's activities encompass:

Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing ...

Internal Audit Specialist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate Experience 7 years Location Lagos Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit , Risk Management and Compliance

Job Objectives To support the delivery of independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services by evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, and providing practical recommendations for improvement.

Duties

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across business functions and operational areas.

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.

• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and emerging risks.

• Develop practical and risk-focused recommendations and corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies.

• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and agreed actions.

• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to management and relevant stakeholders.

• Follow up on agreed management action plans and monitor the timely resolution of outstanding audit issues.

• Maintain complete and high-quality audit working papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.

• Perform audit testing, review supporting documentation, and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions.

• Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and integrity throughout all audit engagements.

• Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related discipline.

• Professional Qualifications

• Professional accounting/auditing qualifications such as IIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.

• ACA qualification is a mandatory requirement

• Desired Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in a combination of external and internal audit

• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, risk management and internal audit principles.

• Experience with ERP, audit analytics or other relevant professional certifications

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