Internal Auditor at an Indigenous Electricity Generation Company

We are a sole-owned indigenous electricity generation company committed to delivering reliable power to support Nigeria's economic development and social well-being. We operate in line with NERC regulations. We have GE Turbines. The plant is located in the South-South region of Nigeria with an installed capacity of ≤200MW.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: South-South (plant site as required)
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Audit / Compliance
Reports to: Managing Director

Job Purpose

• The Internal Auditor will play a critical role in safeguarding the company's financial integrity and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and financial work procedures."

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Control & Audit
  • Develop, implement and manage an internal audit system to identify errors and anomalies in financial and operational data
  • Develop and update audit programs to enhance internal financial controls.
  • Monitor project budgets to ensure appropriate fund utilization and report any deviations
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate compliance reviews to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Risk Assessment
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments across departments to proactively detect vulnerabilities
  • Conduct risk assessment of all departments, perform inquiries and testing as needed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.
  • Identify risks to business objectives and recommend appropriate internal control measures
  • Identify key risks to business objectives, evaluate and test controls in place to ensure areas for improvement are identified and risks minimized.
  • Review information security protocols and assess related risks.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial, technical and audit-related information
  • Support the Company Secretary in maintaining statutory registers and ensuring timely regulatory filings. Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements set by NERC and other relevant authorities, and recommend improvements to governance frameworks.
• Policies, Procedures & Strategies
  • Develop and maintain the Company's internal control policy and procedure manuals.
  • Keep an up-to-date inventory of all Company policies and procedures
  • Assess and report on the implementation of management policies and controls
• Leadership
  • Manage the performance and development of the Internal Audit Department staff. Develop monthly work plans and monitor implementation.
  • Motivate and encourage teamwork to ensure set targets are met
• Corporate Governance
  • Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and the company's Code of Ethics.
  • Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct in all financial operations 

Key Deliverables

• Timely submission of monthly and year-end compliance and audit reports
• Annual internal audit plan developed and executed in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Prompt resolution and closure of audit queries and findings
• Comprehensive risk assessment reports with actionable recommendations are submitted quarterly.
• Updated internal control and audit policy documents approved and implemented
• Zero incidence of regulatory breaches or sanctions from NERC, FRCN and other bodies.
• Accurate and complete audit trail documentation for all audit activities
• Effective coordination with external auditors and regulatory bodies

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or related discipline (BSc/HND)
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Professional ICAN certification is mandatory
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience with at least 2 years in a Senior Finance role, preferably in the power, utilities or infrastructure sector
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, FRCN and regulatory frameworks,
• Experience in the use of ERP platforms (SAGE, SAP or Oracle) and financial modeling in Excel
• Age Requirement: Not more than 45 years by 31/12/2025

Key Competencies:

• Technical auditing and accounting skills
• Leadership and team development
• Regulatory compliance and governance
• Risk assessment and management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity, Time Management.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentives and allowances.
• Pension Scheme and HMO.
• 13th month.
• Leave and professional development opportunities and support.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover application letter to: japhethkonsule.hr@gmail.com using "Application for Internal Auditor - Power Company" as the subject of the email.