External Audit Officer at KR Consulting Limited

KR Consulting is an African based recruiting agency which specializes in talent attraction,acquisition and management for businesses. The goal of the organisation is to connect as many as possible talented individuals out there to jobs where their various talents will shine through.

We do all forms of recruitment from blue collar, business support and technical roles. We also helping top talents prepare and position themselves well for jobs by doing premium Resume and cover letter writing, Linkedin Optimization and Career coaching.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: External Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform substantive testing of transactions, including vouchers, invoices, and bank statements, to verify financial accuracy.
• Participate in client field audit engagements, including physical inventory counts and asset verification, under supervision.
• Conduct basic analytical reviews and variance analysis to identify unusual trends or discrepancies.
• Prepare clear and well-organized audit workpapers in line with firm methodology and documentation standards.
• Obtain, organize, and follow up on audit evidence and client documentation required for audit procedures.
• Assist in documenting business process walkthroughs and testing internal controls.
• Support the preparation of draft financial statements, disclosures, and management letter points for review.
• Identify, document, and promptly escalate audit issues and internal control weaknesses to the audit supervisor.
• Provide regular status updates on assigned tasks and contribute to timely completion of audit engagements.

Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• BSc/HND in Accounting or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in External Audit.
• Registered student of ICAN or ACCA (Foundation or Skills level minimum).
• Basic knowledge of IFRS, auditing standards, and tax and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn audit tools and software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical mindset, and eagerness to learn.
• Close proximity to Jibowu, Lagos is strongly preferred.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2026.