Head of Internal Audit, Africa at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit, Africa

Job ID: JR001884
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Providing independent assurance over all PZ Cussons Africa operations including Demand; Supply operations; and Support Functions on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures across the business and to highlight any particular risk areas
• Develop yearly audit plan covering key business processes, allocate resources to audit assignments and agree plan with GM, Internal Controls.
• Ensure implementation of the annual Internal Audit Plan and Program in the company.
• Discuss and develop plan at commencement of specific audit/investigation assignment.
• Coordinate investigation/audit assignments for on timely delivery of internal audit assignment.
• Development, review, and update of internal audit programs
• Team lead for investigations and other special audit assignments.
• Work with external auditors for smooth running of statutory audit exercise.
• Present, discuss and agree audit findings and issues with auditees.
• Identification of business and operational risks, continuous evaluation of the adequacy of existing controls and advising management of necessary action to mitigate identified business/fraud risks
• Draft audit reports for review and finalisation by the Group Head of Audit at assignments completion.
• Monitor action taken by management in response to audit work and reviews,
• Prepare routine reports (key findings of outstanding audit/investigation jobs, Open HR issues, Fraud register) for circulation to management.
• Conduct compliance transaction/process walkthrough testing including conducting interviews, identifying inter relationships and weaknesses including systems gap
• Liaise with stakeholders and ensures that lessons learned from audit reviews and fraud investigations are incorporated into relevant policies and procedures.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025.