ENGINEERING SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE LEAD

JOB TITLE: Head, Internal Audit and Control
DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit and Control Department
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
LOCATION: Igbariam, Anambra State
WORK MODE: On-site (Full-Time)

JOB SUMMARY
The Head, Internal Audit amp; Control will provide independent assurance and advisory support on the effectiveness of the organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal control systems. The role will lead risk-based audits, strengthen financial and operational controls, identify and investigate fraud and control breaches, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely corrective actions across the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering key departments, processes, and operations.
2. Review and strengthen internal controls, policies, SOPs, approval limits, and segregation of duties.
3. Review financial transactions, reconciliations, payroll, inventory, procurement, revenue, expenditure, and cash controls.
4. Identify financial leakages, control weaknesses, stock variances, unusual transactions, and operational losses.
5. Lead or coordinate investigations into suspected fraud, theft, procurement irregularities, and staff/vendor collusion.
6. Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, contracts, and approved procedures.
7. Prepare periodic audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
8. Track audit findings and ensure agreed recommendations are implemented and independently verified.
9. Present significant findings and recommendations to senior management and the Board Audit Committee.
10. Provide practical advisory support on new processes, systems, projects, and business changes

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline.
2. Professional certification such as ICAN (ACA), CIA, CISA, or ACCA is required.
3. Master’s degree/MBA in Finance, Auditing, Risk Management, or a related field is an advantage.
4. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management, or compliance.
5. At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk, or Assurance.
6. Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, manufacturing, distribution, or other high-volume physical-stock environments is highly desirable.
7. Proven experience auditing financial, procurement, inventory, production, warehouse, and sales processes.
8. Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, fraud detection, and audit practices.

Why Join Us?
-Very Competitive Pay.
-Career Growth and learning opportunities.
-Impactful work.
-Transportation Assistance.
-Company-Provided Accommodation.

Pay: ₦800,000.00 - ₦1,000,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person