Internal Auditor at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training and Development

To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor 

Location: Gambari, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / Audit Committee

Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor ensures strong internal controls, financial accuracy, operational discipline, and compliance across all units of the integrated poultry value chain—breeder farms, hatcheries, feed mill, commercial farms, processing plant, logistics, and sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine audits of financial transactions, farm operations, feed mill, hatchery, and processing plant.
• Verify inventory accuracy for feed, vaccines, DOCs, live birds, Finished Goods, and farm consumables.
• Review compliance with biosecurity protocols, SOPs, and Nigerian regulatory standards.
• Monitor production data (mortality, FCR, hatchability, yields) for accuracy and integrity.
• Investigate irregularities, fraud risks, stock variances, and operational leakages.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations; track closure of audit issues.
• Fraud Prevention & Investigations
• Proactively identify fraud risks and control weaknesses.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, root causes, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations as required by the Managing Director.
• Present audit findings to senior management and audit committees.
• Track and follow up on implementation of agreed corrective actions.

Process Improvement Advisory

• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost control, and data integrity.
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational and finance teams while maintaining audit independence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and internal control awareness.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CIA or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6–10 years relevant internal audit, risk, or finance experience.
• Prior experience in agribusiness, poultry, FMCG, manufacturing, or large multi-site operations
• Proven experience leading audits and managing complex assignments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and audit planning skills
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and governance
• Strong knowledge of inventory-intensive and cash-sensitive environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems
• Willingness to travel extensively to farm locations.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity, independence, discipline and profession
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident and firm but collaborative approach
• Ability to work with senior management and operational teams
• Strong confidentiality and ethical standards.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
12th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the email.