Internal Audit Specialist

Internal Audit Specialist

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Specialist

Location: DNL Terminal ‘E’ Building Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos

Department: Internal Audit

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit

Objective

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.