Internal Audit Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Audit Officer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong auditing, investigative, and analytical skills, with experience in reviewing operational processes within a fast-paced business environment. Prior experience in the logistics, transportation, supply chain, FMCG, or related industries will be an added advantage.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, identifying operational and financial risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and safeguard company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected fraud, theft, revenue leakages, and other irregularities, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen operational controls and enhance business performance.
• Conduct routine and surprise audits of branches, warehouses, fleet operations, cash handling, inventory, and other business functions.
• Plan and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits across the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory regulations, and industry best practices.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports for Management.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and instances of non-compliance, recommending practical corrective actions.

Requirements

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for branch and operational audits where required.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• 2–4 years' experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Control, Compliance, or External Audit.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Preferred Experience:

• Candidates with prior experience auditing operations within logistics, transportation, courier, e-commerce, fleet management, warehousing, manufacturing, or FMCG organizations will be highly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
• Fraud Detection & Investigation
• Internal Audit & Compliance
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Financial & Operational Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Problem Solving
• Report Writing & Documentation
• Data Analysis & Critical Thinking