Senior Internal Audit Officer

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Senior level
Retail • Financial Services • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and execute internal audit programs to assess risks, evaluate control effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, and recommend improvements. Collaborate with management to close control gaps, conduct full audit cycles and follow-ups, prepare clear audit reports, and provide advisory support to strengthen governance, efficiency, and risk management.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Senior Internal Auditor executes internal audit and control programs to assess risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Partners with management to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and deliver clear audit reports that strengthen governance, efficiency, and risk management.





Requirements
  • Develop and execute internal control programs across designated business areas or departments.
  • Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and areas of risk; recommend improvements and track the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with department heads to foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct full audit cycles, including risk management and operational effectiveness assessments, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and propose enhancements where necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, industry regulations, and government legislation.
  • Provide advisory support to senior management on internal audit matters.
  • Prepare and present audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
  • Identify process inefficiencies, recommend cost-saving measures, and propose risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct follow-up audits to ensure management’s corrective actions are effectively implemented.
  • Draft audit reports with comprehensive findings and practical recommendations to enhance internal controls and risk management.


Benefits
  • Comprehensive yearly medical insurance coverage
  • Annual leave allowance
  • 13th-month salary
  • A collaborative and growth-driven work environment
  • Hybrid Work Model​


Skills Required

  • Develop and execute internal control programs across designated business areas or departments.
  • Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and areas of risk; recommend improvements and track the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with department heads to foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct full audit cycles, including risk management and operational effectiveness assessments, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and propose enhancements where necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, industry regulations, and government legislation.
  • Provide advisory support to senior management on internal audit matters.
  • Prepare and present audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
  • Identify process inefficiencies, recommend cost-saving measures, and propose risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct follow-up audits to ensure management's corrective actions are effectively implemented.
  • Draft audit reports with comprehensive findings and practical recommendations to enhance internal controls and risk management.
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The Company
88 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Primera Africa Group is a holding company for a consumer-focused and diversified group of businesses in financial services, manufacturing, and formal retail. It operates as a client-focused investment banking firm providing bespoke financial solutions. Its core business lines include securities trading through Primera Africa Securities Ltd, financial advisory for corporate finance and M&A, principal investing, and consumer finance, aiming to be a leading indigenous investment banking firm in Africa.

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