Head, Internal Audit at Chronicles Procurement Enterprises

Chronicles Procurement Enterprises, a Manufacturing Company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit

Location: Ota, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead its internal audit function, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls across the business.
• The successful candidate will drive a risk-based audit strategy, strengthen compliance, safeguard organizational assets, and provide strategic insights that enhance operational efficiency and business performance across all branches and head office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to determine audit priorities.
• Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Review and update audit plans based on emerging risks.
• Ensure audit activities align with organizational objectives.
• Allocate audit resources efficiently.
• Develop audit methodologies and procedures.
• Monitor completion of approved audit plans.
• Provide strategic advice on internal control improvements.

Financial Audits:

• Audit financial records and accounting processes.
• Review cash management and banking operations.
• Audit revenue collection across all revenue deports.
• Review accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Verify payroll and employee benefit payments.
• Audit fixed assets and capital expenditure.
• Review financial reporting accuracy.
• Evaluate compliance with accounting standards and financial policies.

Operational Audits:

• Audit operational efficiency across all departments.
• Evaluate adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Review procurement and inventory management processes
• Review asset utilization.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Recommend best practices.

Risk Management:

• Identify operational, financial, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain the organizational risk register.
• Recommend risk control improvements.
• Monitor implementation of risk management strategies.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.

Internal Controls:

• Assess adequacy of internal control systems.
• Evaluate segregation of duties.
• Review authorization and approval processes.
• Test effectiveness of financial controls.
• Recommend improvements to internal control systems.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote control consciousness across departments.
• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority policies.

Fraud Prevention & Investigation:

• Develop fraud prevention programme.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments.
• Investigate suspected fraud, theft, misconduct, and financial irregularities.
• Review whistleblower reports where applicable.
• Preserve evidence during investigations.
• Prepare investigation reports.
• Recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.
• Strengthen fraud prevention controls.

Compliance Audits:

• Review compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Audit tax compliance.
• Review labor law compliance.
• Assess data protection compliance.
• Evaluate health and safety compliance
• Monitor licensing and permit requirements..
• Ensure timely reporting.
• Develop and lead the organization’s internal audit framework in alignment with governance, risk, and compliance objectives.
• Plan and execute risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities to ensure effective assurance delivery and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and governance practices across business units.
• Provide independent assurance on key business risks and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Advise the Chairman, Executive Management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee on emerging risks, control deficiencies, and audit priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage or equivalent.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is required.
• 7-12 years’ experience in finance, accounting, and auditing within a large multi-business organization.
• At least 5 years’ experience leading an internal audit or finance function.
• Proven experience managing large-scale audit initiatives within complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles, internal controls, governance, and enterprise risk management.
• Sound understanding of information systems auditing and applicable auditing standards.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Salary
N400,000 - N600,000 monthly. 

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: johnsonogundipe@cwa.com.ng and copy pd@cwa.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.