Senior Audit Executive

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy, accuracy, and reliability of financial and operational information to support management decision-making.
• Review and monitor security activities across the organization to ensure compliance with established security protocols.
• Perform any other audit, compliance, or operational responsibilities assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Coordinate and facilitate quarterly and annual stock-taking exercises.
• Review cash transactions, cash balances, and related records to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Conduct production audits, including reviews of capacity utilization, machine maintenance, production efficiency, and wastage control.
• Supervise and document the destruction of production wastages in collaboration with the Production and Security Departments.
• Prepare and submit monthly audit reports and other management reports as required.
• Assess and monitor compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Coordinate ISO-related activities and support compliance with applicable quality management standards within the organization.
• Review stock records and perform reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in verifying the existence of the company's assets and ensure that all assets are adequately safeguarded against loss, theft, or misuse.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related discipline.
• Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or an equivalent recognized audit qualification.
• Relevant experience in internal audit, operational audit, or risk management within a manufacturing or production environment is an added advantage.
• Preferably male to support gender balance within the team.
• Good understanding of internal controls, risk management, inventory management, and audit methodologies.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.