Senior Internal Auditor

Spectrum Books Limited

We are Spectrum Books, you must have read our books. We are the conduit for ensuring millions of people have access to knowledge, which broadens horizons and increases opportunities for building a better life. We have painstakingly published quality books for over four decades having recognized the correlations between reading, knowledge acquisition, personal empowerment, and economic and societal development. We are Spectrum Books Limited! SBL is driven by excellence, and is passionate about transforming lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Internal Auditor to support the effective management of the Company's financial, operational and business risks.
• The successful candidate will provide independent audit oversight, identify control weaknesses and financial/operational risks, and recommend practical measures that strengthen accountability, efficiency and internal controls across the organization and its depot locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic, risk-based and surprise internal audits across the Head Office, depots and other operational locations as assigned.
• Review financial transactions, expenses, records, supporting documents and operational processes for accuracy, compliance and proper authorisation.
• Conduct stock audits and reconcile physical stock with ERP/system records, investigating shortages, excesses, damages and other variances.
• Review sales, collections, cash handling, remittances, customer balances and other financial activities to ensure proper accountability.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, segregation of duties, approval processes and compliance with Company policies and SOPs.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, fraud risks, financial leakages and operational inefficiencies, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Investigate suspected fraud, irregularities, unauthorised transactions, stock discrepancies and other reported control breaches.
• Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-based audit reports, findings, recommendations and exception reports for Management.
• Follow up on audit findings and corrective actions to ensure timely implementation and closure of identified issues.
• Conduct reconciliations and reviews of financial, inventory, ERP, depot and operational records where required.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Sales, Inventory & Logistics, Depot Operations, Administration, HR and other departments while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce financial leakages and protect the Company's assets and business interests.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant audit experience/on-the-job training in Internal Audit, preferably within a structured business environment.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant or hold a relevant recognized professional accounting/auditing qualification.
• Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, financial controls and operational auditing.
• Must be a strategic and business-oriented Auditor with the ability to understand the wider business impact of audit findings and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box.
• Versatile, industrious and highly accountable, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel to depot locations as required.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office and relevant audit/accounting tools is an advantage.

Salary

N200,000 - N250,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

12th October, 2026.