Audit Officer at a Manufacturing (Recycling) Company - Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Manufacturing (Recycling) space, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Internal Audit
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Purpose

• To provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• The Audit Officer evaluates operational efficiency, identifies potential risks, and recommends improvements to strengthen internal control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in the development of the annual risk-based audit plan. Conduct internal audits in line with approved audit programs. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure the company’s operations and practices adhere to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policy guidelines.
• Reporting & Documentation: Assist in preparing audit findings and present clear, concise, and objective audit reports to management. Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. Maintain comprehensive working papers and audit documentation for reference and compliance.
• Risk Management & Control Review: Assist in assessing key business risks and the effectiveness of mitigating controls. Perform ad hoc and investigative audits as required to address specific concerns or suspected breaches. Promote best practices in internal control and risk awareness across departments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders during audit reviews and inspections.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Higher National Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines (minimum of a Lower Credit).
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA is a MUST.
• Minimum of 2–3 years experience in internal auditing, preferably in a Manufacturing Industry.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, and risk management.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in audit software/tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 (monthly gross).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.