INTERNAL AUDIT SUPERVISORS

OPSL Capital Ventures Limited

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 10, 2026

About the Company

OPSL Capital Ventures Limited is a prominent HR consulting and venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. They specialize in providing comprehensive HR solutions, including recruitment, payroll administration, procurement management, and capital investment services to a diverse range of organizations.

This particular role is an exciting opportunity to work with one of their key clients within the aviation industry, offering a chance to contribute to a critical sector of the economy.

Job Description

OPSL Capital Ventures Limited is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit Supervisor to join their client in the dynamic aviation industry. This senior-level role is crucial for maintaining robust governance, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for planning, leading, and executing comprehensive internal audit engagements. This includes supervising audit teams, meticulously reviewing audit work, assessing organizational risks, and ensuring strict adherence to internal audit standards and regulatory mandates.

Your expertise will be vital in identifying control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks, providing actionable recommendations to enhance governance, improve internal controls, boost operational efficiency, and drive cost-effectiveness. You will also play a key role in mentoring audit staff, supporting strategic audit planning, and ensuring the timely resolution of all audit findings.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Internal Audit StandardsRisk-Based AuditingCOSO FrameworkMicrosoft Office SuiteAudit SoftwareFinancial AnalysisRisk AssessmentAudit DocumentationReportingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelIntegrityObjectivityProfessional JudgmentCommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInitiativeIndependenceDecision-Making

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits in line with approved audit plans and standards.
Lead and supervise audit engagements, including assigning tasks, coordinating fieldwork, and overseeing audit executives and junior supervisors.
Review audit working papers, evidence, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
Conduct and support risk assessments and contribute to risk-based audit planning and scoping.
Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, fraud risks, and non-compliance issues, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Prepare and review audit reports, executive summaries, and management communications.
Escalate critical audit findings and high-risk issues to senior management in a timely manner.
Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed corrective actions, ensuring timely closure of audit findings.
Liaise with department heads and stakeholders to discuss audit results, recommendations, and improvement opportunities.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to audit team members.
Recommend improvements in audit tools, methodologies, and processes to enhance audit effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with internal audit policies, procedures, ethical standards, and best practices.
Perform quarterly or periodic reviews of internal processes to promote efficiency, cost savings, and control effectiveness.
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

B.Sc. or HND in Accountancy or a related discipline.
Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is mandatory.
6 - 10+ years relevant audit, accounting, or internal control experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and audit/accounting software.