Executive Assistant to the Chief Internal Auditor at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC) is one of the retail electricity distribution companies licensed by the federal government Benin Electricity Disco ("BEDC” or "Benin Disco”) is one of the successor distribution companies (Discos) created following the unbundling and privatization of the state-owned Power Utility, Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc. BEDC is responsible for retail distribution of electricity in Delta, Edo, Ekiti, and Ondo States with geographical coverage of 55,770 square kilometers. The company operates from twenty five (25) business districts with approximately 350 offices located across the four (4) states with about 13 million people and about 4 million households.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Chief Internal Auditor

Location: Benin, Edo
Job type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The role of the Executive Assistant to the Chief Internal Auditor is to provides technical, analytical and administrative support to Chief Internal Auditor and strengthens the internal audit function by handling operational audit tasks, supporting risk assessment, ensuring compliance, and assisting in the execution and reporting of audit work.

Job Description

• Ensuring accuracy in accounting systems and audit processes.
• Performing detailed audit tasks to help the CIA oversee the organization's internal controls and financial reliability.
• Conducting full or partial audits, including risk assessment and fraudprevention checks
• Preparing clear audit reports reflecting audit results
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, organizational directions, and industry best practices.
• Reviewing accounting systems and suggesting improvements in internal controls
• Assisting with followup on audit assignments to ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Supporting strategic audit planning by providing detailed data insights
• Ensuring audit workflows stay on track through followups and record maintenance.
• Any other duty that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related courses
• A minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in similar role.
• Good Knowledge and experience in the power sector will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to details and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Cover Letter to: careers@beninelectric.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.