Internal Audit Officer at GIG Logistics

GIG Logistics is a member of The GIG Group and prides itself as Nigeria’s leading logistics company. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, GIG Logistics leverages on technology to gain competitive advantage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Audit Officer to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, identifying operational and financial risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and safeguard company assets.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong auditing, investigative, and analytical skills, with experience in reviewing operational processes within a fast-paced business environment. Prior experience in the logistics, transportation, supply chain, FMCG, or related industries will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits across the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
• Conduct routine and surprise audits of branches, warehouses, fleet operations, cash handling, inventory, and other business functions.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and instances of non-compliance, recommending practical corrective actions.
• Investigate suspected fraud, theft, revenue leakages, and other irregularities, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports for Management.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding action plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory regulations, and industry best practices.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen operational controls and enhance business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years' experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Control, Compliance, or External Audit.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for branch and operational audits where required.

Preferred Experience:

• Candidates with prior experience auditing operations within logistics, transportation, courier, e-commerce, fleet management, warehousing, manufacturing, or FMCG organizations will be highly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Internal Audit & Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
• Fraud Detection & Investigation
• Financial & Operational Analysis
• Report Writing & Documentation
• Data Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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