Internal Audit Executive
Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Internal Audit Executive is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management processes, governance framework, and operational efficiency.
- The role conducts risk-based audits, identifies control gaps, ensures compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and provides recommendations that strengthen business processes, safeguard assets, and improve organizational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute risk-based internal audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
- Review financial, operational, procurement, inventory, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
- Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud risks, and process improvement opportunities.
- Conduct audit testing, data analysis, investigations, and fact-finding exercises to support audit conclusions.
- Prepare clear and timely audit reports with practical recommendations and agreed management action plans.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Support investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, and policy violations.
- Verify the accuracy of financial records, inventory, fixed assets, and operational transactions where required.
- Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Maintain complete audit working papers and documentation in line with professional audit standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Finance.
- Experience across FMCG, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail, or other structured corporate environments is preferred.
Core Competencies:
- Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
- Internal Control Evaluation
- Financial & Operational Auditing
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
- Fraud Detection & Investigation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Business Process Improvement
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Communication & Report Writing
- Stakeholder Management
- Integrity, Confidentiality & Professional Ethics.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: talent@smartpartnersng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.