Internal Control and Auditor Supervisor at Wells Accounting and Tax Services

Job Description

Wells Accounting and Tax Services is seeking a highly disciplined and detail-oriented Internal Control and Auditor Supervisor to strengthen internal control systems, improve governance, and enhance financial integrity across business operations. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, preventing fraud, and supporting the organisation’s transition from technical insolvency to sustainable profitability through robust process discipline and effective audit practices.

Location: OPIC Industrial Estate, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Head of Accounts / CEO

Key Responsibilities
• Design and document internal control procedures for critical processes including procurement, sales, cash, inventory, payroll, and fixed assets
• Implement Critical Control Points (CCPs) for high-risk operational and financial areas
• Enforce proper segregation of duties across departments and processes
• Develop, maintain, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all departments
• Monitor Odoo ERP approval workflows with zero tolerance for informal approvals
• Conduct quarterly internal control effectiveness reviews and report findings
• Carry out monthly internal audits across at least two departments or processes
• Perform surprise cash counts and inventory spot checks
• Conduct vendor verification audits covering existence, pricing, and delivery confirmation
• Review bank reconciliations, cash management processes, expense claims, and advance retirements
• Verify physical existence of company assets and audit production records and yield calculations
• Investigate suspected fraud, theft, and financial irregularities using forensic audit techniques
• Review exception reports including duplicate payments, unusual transactions, and policy violations
• Monitor related party transactions and verify vendor master data for conflicts of interest
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements (NESREA, FIRS, pension, PAYE), and banking covenants
• Track external audit management letter issues and ensure timely resolution
• Identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and support implementation
• Train staff on internal control procedures, audit findings, and policy compliance
• Monitor control and audit KPIs including approval turnaround time, policy violations, and audit closure rates

Required Qualifications and Requirements
• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in internal audit and internal control roles, preferably within manufacturing or export-oriented environments
• Professional certification or part-qualification such as CIA, CISA, ICAN, or ACCA (minimum part-qualified)
• Strong working knowledge of COSO internal control framework and enterprise risk assessment
• Proven experience in designing internal control frameworks and Standard Operating Procedures
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools
• Strong investigation, interviewing, and report-writing skills
• High level of integrity, independence, and professional objectivity
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and big-picture awareness
• Ability to challenge management constructively and report uncomfortable findings with professionalism
• Diplomatic but firm approach to enforcing policies and controls

Salary Budget
N280,000 – N380,000 per month

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using Internal Control and Auditor Supervisor as the subject of the email.