Head of Internal Audit at Wendernek Consulting Limited

Wendernek Consulting Limited is the leading human resource outsourcing management solutions provider in Nigeria. Our purpose is to provide applied and bespoke solutions to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Location: Aba, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and ensure the development and implementation of strategic and annual audit work plans and budget for the Audit Unit.
• Supervise the execution of performance, compliance, operational and financial audits in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Conduct audits and reviews of all transactions (financial and non-financial) to ensure strict compliance with the company's internal policies and procedures, while providing effective control measures.
• Participate in the preparation of audit confirmations as requested by banks, financial institutions, companies and establishments.
• Identify key control points and system weaknesses during audits, and develop innovative recommendations for addressing issues, improving operations, and reducing costs.
• Appraise and report on the reliability and application of the system of controls operating in the organization.
• Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process and contribute to the improvement of the risk management and governance process.
• Undertake special investigation at the request of Management and the Board.
• Review and submit reports (Annual Audit report and quarterly report on the execution of annual audit workplan).
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations made in audit reports.
• Ensure training, mentoring and development of the audit team and liaise with HR department towards the development of a succession plan for the department.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in auditing, finance, accounting, operational risk in the financial services industry.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN or its equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of risk-based audit methodologies, fraud detection, and control assessment.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with an ability to network and interact at all levels
• Tech savvy with advanced MS Excel/audit software capability.

Remuneration
N850,000 - N1,000,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.