Internal Audit Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: Idi-Oro, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the approved annual internal audit plan
• Conduct independent audits across financial, operational, procurement, and project cost control areas
• Identify gaps in internal controls and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Assess financial integrity, compliance with tax laws, statutory requirements, and reporting standards
• Evaluate business risks and support improvements in risk management systems
• Coordinate activities of external and statutory auditors and support information gathering
• Monitor fraud risks and implement preventive and detection measures
• Review project budgets, expenditures, and cost control frameworks to prevent mismanagement
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports with actionable recommendations
• Serve as liaison between the Audit Committee, management, external auditors, and regulators
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development support to the internal audit team
• Carry out special audit assignments as requested by Management or the Audit Committee

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Management, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• Professional certification required: ACA, ACCA, or CPA
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in internal audit
• Strong knowledge of accounting, audit, tax, and risk management principles
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Sage)
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and maintain high ethical standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision making skills