Internal Audit Officer
Confidential Employer
Job Overview
Location
Ogere, Ogun, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Finance & Banking
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
June 11, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous Internal Audit Officer to conduct routine and special audits across all business units and departments.
In this role, you will review financial records, operational procedures, and internal control systems to ensure compliance with company policies, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements. Your primary objective will be to identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and operational risks.
You will assess operational, financial, and compliance risks within the organization and recommend corrective actions and control improvements to minimize identified risks. A key part of your role will be to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective measures.
Furthermore, you will verify the accuracy of financial transactions, expenditures, and accounting records, and review procurement, inventory, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management processes. You will also conduct stock verification, asset inspections, and reconciliation exercises.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and special audits across all business units and departments.
- Review financial records, operational procedures, and internal control systems.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and operational risks.
- Assess operational, financial, and compliance risks within the organization.
- Recommend corrective actions and control improvements to minimize identified risks.
- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and corrective measures.
- Verify accuracy of financial transactions, expenditures, and accounting records.
- Review procurement, inventory, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management processes.
- Conduct stock verification, asset inspections, and reconciliation exercises.
- Prepare audit reports highlighting findings, risks, recommendations, and management actions.
- Maintain proper audit documentation and working papers.
- Present audit findings to management when required.
- Support fraud detection, investigation, and prevention initiatives.
- Investigate suspected irregularities, financial discrepancies, or policy violations.
- Recommend measures to strengthen fraud prevention controls.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to assess risks, identify control weaknesses, and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Experience in verifying financial transactions, reviewing procurement, inventory, and payroll processes is essential.
- A commitment to supporting fraud detection and prevention initiatives is highly valued.
How to Apply
Send your CV to oawolesi@animalcare-ng.com using "Internal Audit" as the subject of the email.
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The Nigerian business environment demands rigorous internal controls and risk management to ensure operational integrity and financial accuracy. This role is crucial for identifying and mitigating risks across all business units. Key technical skills include proficiency in financial record review, internal control system assessment, and risk identification. The Internal Audit Officer's impact is significant in strengthening governance, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance, thereby contributing to the organization's stability and sustainable growth.
Posted Date
May 28, 2026
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