Senior Internal Audit Officer at Primera Africa Finance Group

Primera Africa Finance Group is a financial services firm that provides a range of services to clients across the African continent. Our goal is to provide bespoke financial solutions, in the most professional and efficient manner to meet our clients' individual needs. Primera Africa Finance Group is a financial services firm that provides a range of services to clients across the African continent. Our goal is to provide bespoke financial solutions, in the most professional and efficient manner to meet our clients' individual needs.

We operate in four major business areas: Securities Trading, Financial Advisory, Principal Investments and Consumer Finance. Based on our people's global experience and local knowledge, we are able to deliver the most advanced financial solutions, keeping in perspective the local nuances peculiar to each market to ensure our clients receive superior advice. Overall, each client benefits from our dedication to excellence, entrepreneurial thinking and long-term commitment to service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level or higher).
• High ethical standards with a commitment to integrity and accountability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
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