Internal Audit Officer (6‑month Contract)

About the role

The Internal Audit Officer will support the audit function by identifying business risks, implementing audit best practices, and ensuring robust control environments. This is a six‑month contract position based in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
• Implement audit and business practices in line with internal audit standards.
• Manage audit resources and assignments.
• Reduce business and financial risks through effective controls.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures.
• Compile and execute the annual internal audit plan.
• Conduct ad‑hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Oversee risk‑based audits of operational and financial processes.
• Report complete, accurate, and timely audit information to management and risk committees.
• Supervise planned annual audits.

Required profile

• Degree in internal auditing, financial accounting or financial management (essential).
• At least two years of experience in an internal audit environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Accounting
• IT proficiency