Internal Audit Officer

About the role

Taeillo, a furniture company offering affordable, durable and sustainable home furnishings, is recruiting a full-time Internal Audit Officer in Ikeja, Lagos. The officer examines financial records and operational processes, detects discrepancies and investigates potential losses, and helps ensure compliance with policies and procedures. The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with internal and external audit assignments and other tasks delegated by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Check invoices, payment requests, petty cash records, supplier transactions and business expenses for accuracy, supporting documents and authorisation.
• Review procurement processes and verify supplier invoices, goods received, waybills and dispatch records.
• Investigate unusual transactions, financial inconsistencies, stock shortages, material wastage and suspected fraud.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit findings and reports, recommend improvements to controls and monitor corrective actions.
• Track raw materials, unfinished products, finished furniture and other company property; perform monthly inventory counts and periodic stock inspections.
• Validate customer orders, payments, refunds and related transactions processed through Shopify and other approved platforms.
• Identify weaknesses in financial and operational processes and recommend ways to reduce risk and prevent losses.

Required profile

• HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in internal or external auditing, financial control or compliance.
• ICAN, ACCA or ANAN is an added advantage; experience in manufacturing, procurement, inventory control, warehousing or e-commerce is beneficial.

Required skills

• Audit procedures, internal controls, risk assessment and inventory management.
• Microsoft Excel and financial reconciliation.
• Analytical, investigative and problem-solving ability, good report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out physical inspections in factory and warehouse settings.

The salary is N280,000 to N300,000 per month. Applications are made by sending a CV by email with "Internal Audit Officer" in the subject line, with a deadline of 15 November 2026.