Internal Audit Officer at a Reputable Pharmaceutical Company

We are a Pharmaceutical Company that was founded by an entrepreneur with vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Our compay has come of age with an imposing record of over 10 years meeting the needs of sick and needy through a range of globally sourced, best-in-their-class life saving medicines. Our range of pharmaceutical products include critical care, super specialty products covering the categories of Anti-Malarial, Anti-Biotic, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Emetic, Steroid, NSAID drugs, Anti-Spasmodic, Anti-Hypertensive, Worm Expellant, Anti-Hastimine and Anti-Psychotic drugs.

Today, our pharmaceutical company is a house hold name with diverse marketing activities all over Nigeria and with a staff strength of over 150. Our major partners are mainly from China and India and we have over 100 registered products with NAFDAC. We are poised for the future in the mission to be the leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria through the provision of world class services to our customers and other stakeholders and the vision to be the largest manufacturer of drugs in the whole of West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Reconciliation of stocks records using accepted accounting and statistical procedures.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual review of audit report plans.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

Responsibilities

• Verifying assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Completes audit work-papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures.
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.

Qualifications

• A minimum of HND / B.Sc. Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related Social Sciences.
• Preferably Good Knowledge of Accounting Software i.e SAGE.
• Professional Qualification in Audit will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a reputable organization.

Requirements:

• Self-motivation
• Determination and confidence.
• A keen interest in the financial system
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software (SAGE) and databases.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2026.