Internal Audit Officer
Job Description
An established organization in Port Harcourt is seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Internal Audit Officer to strengthen its internal control and governance framework. This role is ideal for a professional with strong audit, compliance, and risk management expertise who can independently evaluate processes and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and document internal audit activities across various departments
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes
- Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and compliance risks, and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
- Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports and present findings to senior management
- Monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions and follow up on audit issues
- Support enterprise risk management initiatives through ongoing risk assessment and monitoring
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in internal audit, compliance, or a similar role
- Strong understanding of auditing standards, internal control systems, and risk management principles
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA is an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and application using “Internal Audit Officer” as the subject of the email.
