Head, Internal Audit

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Reports to: General Manager / Executive Management
Direct Reports: Internal Auditors

Main Functions

• The Head of Internal Audit will oversee the organization’s internal audit function, ensuring effective risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational accountability across all business units.
• The role involves leading audit activities, identifying operational and financial risks, preventing fraud and revenue leakages, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, analytical, and investigative skills with extensive hospitality auditing experience.

Role Responsibilities
Audit Leadership and Compliance:

• Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of operational vulnerability.
• Evaluate operational processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and accountability.
• Supervise and coordinate audit activities across operational departments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Develop and implement internal audit plans and strategies.

Financial and Operational Auditing:

• Review financial transactions, inventory records, procurement processes, and operational expenses.
• Monitor revenue assurance processes and identify leakages or fraudulent activities.
• Conduct surprise audits across restaurants, bars, kitchens, and stores.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to operational procedures.

Reporting and Risk Management:

• Support external audit and regulatory inspection exercises.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for management review.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Escalate major compliance breaches and operational risks promptly.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate internal audit staff.
• Ensure continuous training and capacity development for the audit team.
• Promote ethical standards, accountability, and professionalism.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Certifications:

• ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CIA, or related professional certification is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.

Experience:

• Proven experience managing internal audit functions and operational risk assessments.
• 4 - 8 years’ experience in auditing, accounting, or compliance management.
• Must have strong experience in hospitality, restaurant, lounge, or resort operations.

Skills
Leadership and Analytical Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong understanding of internal control systems and audit procedures.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.

Technical and Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: [email protected] using "Head Internal Audit – Calabar" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must reside in Calabar.