Senior Audit Officer
Confidential Employer
Job Overview
Location
Opebi, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Salary
NGN 250,000 monthly
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Finance & Banking
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
May 25, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Audit Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's financial health and operational integrity.
In this vital position, you will lead comprehensive internal audit initiatives, meticulously reviewing financial transactions, operational processes, and inventory records across all our locations. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring strict compliance with policies and regulations, identifying areas for efficiency enhancement, and proactively minimizing potential losses.
This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and supervise junior audit staff, fostering their development while driving the implementation of corrective actions and best practices throughout the organization.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and surprise audits across branches and departments.
- Review cash sales, expenses, stock movement, and reconciliations.
- Identify control gaps, leakages, and operational inefficiencies.
- Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Verify inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
- Support fraud prevention, risk management, and loss control initiatives.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
- Supervise and guide junior audit staff where applicable.
- Provide management with periodic audit insights and performance reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in audit, internal control, or compliance roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and audit processes.
- Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good report writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
- Experience in retail, hospitality, or QSR industry is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Send your CV to resumes@kimberly-ryan.net using the job title as the subject of the email.
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In Nigeria's dynamic financial landscape, internal audit is pivotal for ensuring robust financial integrity and operational excellence. This role demands expertise in financial transaction analysis, inventory verification, and control gap identification. You will drive significant improvements in business ROI by minimizing losses and enhancing operational efficiency. Your impact will be measured by the strength of internal controls and the reduction of financial risks across multiple outlets, signaling a senior-level contribution to organizational stability and profitability.
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