SENIOR AUDIT OFFICER

About the Role

The Senior Audit Officer will be responsible for conducting and coordinating financial, operational, and compliance audits across the company’s outlets, warehouse, production facilities, and other business units.

The role involves reviewing financial transactions and supporting documents, monitoring inventory movements, verifying assets, assessing internal controls, and identifying discrepancies or irregularities.

The successful candidate will document audit findings, prepare reports, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on identified issues to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. The role will also support the improvement of internal controls, promote accountability, and help minimise financial losses and operational risks across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and special audits across company locations.
• Review sales records, cash transactions, expenses, inventory movements, and procurement documentation.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records.
• Monitor diesel receipts and consumption, where applicable.
• Conduct stock counts, asset verification, and reconciliation exercises.
• Identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, and suspicious transactions.
• Document audit findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow up on previously identified audit issues.
• Prepare audit reports and submit findings to the Internal Audit Manager or designated supervisor.
• Guide junior audit staff and support the implementation of audit procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure audit evidence is properly documented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of relevant audit experience.
• Knowledge of internal controls, financial documentation, inventory management, and audit procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and investigative skills.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• Relevant professional certification is an advantage.

Pay: From ₦250,000.00 per month

Experience:

• AUDITING: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person