Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:

• Audit & Risk Management: Perform the full audit cycle to assess financial records, risk management, internal controls, and compliance. Conduct control assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal processes and ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies.
• Financial & Asset Evaluation: Review and evaluate financial statements, accounting documentation, and reconciliations for accuracy and policy compliance. Conduct verification of company assets and stock-taking activities to ensure accurate asset reporting and inventory management.
• Reporting & Recommendations: Prepare and present detailed audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans to management. Identify potential areas of operational risks or inefficiencies and propose practical, actionable solutions to enhance business processes.
• Compliance & Process Audits: Perform regular audits of company policies, procedures, and internal processes to ensure they are current and followed by all departments. Ensure the construction projects adhere to cost, time, and resource management benchmarks.
• Supervision & Collaboration: Supervise junior audit staff, manage their workload, and ensure timely completion of audit tasks. Collaborate with other departments to gather audit information, facilitate smooth audit processes, and promote ongoing process improvements.
• Records Maintenance & Internal Communication: Maintain accurate audit records and documentation for regulatory compliance and reference.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal auditing or a related role, ideally within the construction or real estate sectors.
• BSc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field. An MBA/MSc. or professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA) is a strong advantage.
• In-depth understanding of audit principles, risk management, and internal controls.
• Strong familiarity with asset verification, stock-taking, and inventory reporting in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks, and inefficiencies, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines efficiently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all audit processes and reports.

Location: Abuja