Internal Audit & Control Trainee

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Internal Audit & Control Trainee will play a vital role in safeguarding the company’s assets, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and internal policy frameworks.
• Under direct supervision, the trainee will support the evaluation of business processes, identify systemic vulnerabilities, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and prevent irregularities.
• This role is designed for an analytical and detail-oriented professional eager to develop a career in risk management, internal control, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Policy Enforcement: Monitor and enforce corporate policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to ensure consistent compliance across all departments.
• Investigation & Fraud Mitigation: Assist in examining business discrepancies, financial or operational irregularities, and suspected fraudulent activities across multiple business units, ensuring findings are documented accurately.
• Risk Assessment & Analytical Audits: Conduct regular, data-driven analytical audits across various business units to evaluate operational health and identify variance from performance standards.
• Vulnerability Identification: Proactively investigate and identify operational loopholes, process bottlenecks, or staff deviations from established protocol systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Compliance and Operations teams to recommend practical solutions that optimize company workflows and boost overall efficiency.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with operations and compliance teams.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related quantitative discipline from a recognized tertiary institution
• Basic understanding of internal control principles, risk frameworks, or audit methodologies.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of integrity and professional skepticism.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to spot trends, patterns, or anomalies in data.