Senior Internal Auditor – Nigeria

About the role

SGS is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk‑based audit assignments across its Nigerian operations. You will work closely with audit teams and business units to ensure compliance with internal control standards and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Execute operational, financial and compliance audit assignments in line with the Internal Audit Manual and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Perform walkthroughs, control design testing, operating effectiveness testing and substantive testing.
• Identify control weaknesses, risk exposures and improvement opportunities, and support root‑cause analysis.
• Prepare clear audit findings and reports, discuss recommendations with auditees and escalate significant issues to the Audit Team Leader.
• Contribute to the enhancement of audit tools, templates and methodologies while staying current on auditing standards.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Four to six years of experience in external or internal audit, preferably within a TIC environment.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA or ACCA is strongly preferred.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the COSO control framework.
• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Familiarity with internal audit standards and best practices.