Audit Officer

About the role

Recruitment Squad is recruiting an Audit Officer on behalf of a client organisation in Lagos, Nigeria. The successful candidate will carry out internal audits across finance, procurement, inventory, project sites and administration, reviewing transactions, assessing controls, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating internal policies, procedures and audit checklists.
• Carry out scheduled and ad hoc internal audits across departments and project sites according to approved audit plans.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risk ratings and recommendations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Review financial transactions, payment vouchers, bank reconciliations and expense claims.
• Identify and report risks, control weaknesses, non-compliance and possible fraud.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements; support risk assessments, special investigations and management reviews.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities when required.
• Conduct inventory and stock counts and reconcile materials received, issued and used against project records.
• Audit procurement activities, vendor selection and contract compliance.

Required profile

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in internal audit, internal control or external audit.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COSO, IFRS and auditing standards.
• Willingness to visit project sites in Lagos and its environs.
• Advantage: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or ICAN certification, and experience in construction, real estate, manufacturing or project-based organisations.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• ERP or accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or SAP is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, report writing and communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits including HMO, pension and group life insurance.
• Exposure to large construction and real estate projects.
• Structured work environment with career growth opportunities.

Candidates apply by sending their CV and a brief cover letter to the recruiter's careers team, with the application deadline of 23 November 2026.