Internal Audit & Control Trainee at SmartStream Outsourcing Limited

SmartStream is a recruitment and outsourcing firm focused on helping businesses find, verify, and manage the right talent. We deliver efficient, scalable workforce solutions that drive productivity and growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit & Control Trainee

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Internal Audit & Control Trainee will play a vital role in safeguarding the company’s assets, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and internal policy frameworks.
• This role is designed for an analytical and detail-oriented professional eager to develop a career in risk management, internal control, and compliance.
• Under direct supervision, the trainee will support the evaluation of business processes, identify systemic vulnerabilities, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and prevent irregularities.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Risk Assessment & Analytical Audits: Conduct regular, data-driven analytical audits across various business units to evaluate operational health and identify variance from performance standards.
• Policy Enforcement: Monitor and enforce corporate policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to ensure consistent compliance across all departments.
• Vulnerability Identification: Proactively investigate and identify operational loopholes, process bottlenecks, or staff deviations from established protocol systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Compliance and Operations teams to recommend practical solutions that optimize company workflows and boost overall efficiency.
• Investigation & Fraud Mitigation: Assist in examining business discrepancies, financial or operational irregularities, and suspected fraudulent activities across multiple business units, ensuring findings are documented accurately.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related quantitative discipline from a recognized tertiary institution
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of integrity and professional skepticism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with operations and compliance teams.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to spot trends, patterns, or anomalies in data.
• Basic understanding of internal control principles, risk frameworks, or audit methodologies.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: smartstream.hires@outlook.com using the job title as the subject of the email.