Internal Auditor (Lagos) at a Hospitality Conglomerate - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client is a Hospitality conglomerate based in Nigeria with diverse business interests including restaurants, catering, snack food manufacturing, hotels, cinemas, and real estate development.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the organization.
• This role involves evaluating financial, operational, and compliance activities to ensure they align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• The Internal Auditor provides actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and improve processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and programs.
• Perform audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes to assess risks and controls.
• Identify key areas of risk and recommend measures to mitigate exposure.
• Conduct thorough testing of internal controls to ensure effectiveness.
• Evaluate the organization’s compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify control weaknesses and areas for process improvement.
• Partner with management to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Use data analytics tools to analyze trends, identify anomalies, and enhance audit effectiveness.
• Evaluate and test the efficiency of existing business processes.
• Recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and control.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results to stakeholders, including senior management and the audit committee.
• Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• Must possess a professional accounting qualification
• 3-5+ years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, or related roles.
• Experience in public accounting, risk management, or compliance is advantageous.
• Certifications in Internal Audit would be an added advantage.
• Experience with the use of SAGE accounting software is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.