HR on Wheels - Our client is a Tier 2 Accounting and Advisory Firm serving Africa’s high-growth startups and SMEs across fintech, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and software.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Audit Associate
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time - Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Job Summary
- They are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Audit Associate to join its team.
- The Audit Associate will support the planning and execution of audit engagements by reviewing financial records, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing internal and external audit engagements.
- Review financial records, supporting documents, and operational procedures for accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify control weaknesses or process gaps.
- Prepare audit working papers and maintain accurate audit documentation using Caseware where applicable.
- Perform substantive testing and analytical review of financial information.
- Support inventory counts, cash audits, and operational reviews where necessary.
- Analyze financial data and prepare audit findings and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, auditing standards, and accounting standards.
- Follow up on previous audit recommendations to ensure implementation.
- Collaborate with departments and clients to obtain required information during audit engagements.
- Assist in preparing audit reports for management review.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive financial information.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of audit processes and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in audit, accounting, compliance, or finance-related roles, preferably within an accounting or professional services firm.
- Knowledge of auditing principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk assessment.
- Basic understanding of IFRS, ISA, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Proficiency in or working knowledge of Caseware audit software is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and report-writing abilities.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
- Applicant must possess a relevant professional certification such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to qualify for this role.
Salary
N250,000.00 monthly.
Application Closing Date
9th August, 2026.
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