Internal Audit Officer at Beacongate Limited

BeaconGate Limited is one of the leading business solution provider company in Nigeria, thus offering a wide range of human resource support services to many business organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Audit Officer to join our team.
• In this role, you will play a critical part in strengthening our internal control systems, enhancing risk management practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits across business units, including finance, underwriting, claims, and operations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk exposure.
• Prepare clear audit reports with practical, value-adding recommendations.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Support fraud risk identification and investigation processes where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and organizational processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification is mandatory: Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Experience.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk, or Compliance.
• Prior experience within a financial institution (insurance, banking, or investment firm preferred).
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, audit practices, and financial reporting

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and communication abilities.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Salary budget
Open.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: If you have a strong audit background within the financial services / Insurance sector and a passion for improving business processes, we encourage you to apply.