Internal Audit Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization, hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

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

Job Summary

• The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation[hereinafter referred to as “(WEWE)” a women-led, local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Abuja, Nigeria, is seeking the services of an experienced and results-oriented Internal Audit Officer.
• WEWE wishes to recruit a talented, God-fearing Internal Audit Officer who has a call from God to serve Widows and Orphans and who believes in working with local organizations. We are looking for someone who has integrity, recognizes Nigerians' ingenuity, and believes that the best of Nigeria can be better than the rest.
• This position is being recruited based on merit. We do not have a pre-existing candidate and genuinely seek the best candidate to add value to the organisation.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other social science-related field
• Applicants with a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction will be an added advantage
• Must be a full member of ICAN or equivalent
• Other related professional courses will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

• At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in an audit firm managing similar responsibilities
• Must have experience in participating in statutory or audits of local NGOs
• Must be very strong in report writing – i.e., evidence that you have assisted in audit assignments and have been writing the final audit report for your audit firm.
• Be proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations.
• Knowledge of conducting audits for projects funded by the Ford Foundation, the United States Government (USG), and other international donors is an added advantage.

Internal Audit Officer Job Descriptions:

• She/he will assist in carrying out pre- and post-review of all financial expenditures/documents
• She / he will assist in contributing to the improvement of WEWE control processes, risk management, and governance
• She / he will assist in performing monthly reviews and evaluations of financial records/reports and bank reconciliation statements
• She / he will assist in ensuring WEWE and donors’ assets are safeguarded
• She / he will assist in ensuring that the inventory record is up-to-date, complete, and accurate
• She / he will assist the organization in carrying out risk identification and timely reporting to the appropriate authority with improvement recommendations
• She / he will assist in the timely investigation of all cases of fraudulent practices and missing assets
• She / he will assist in preparing reports that reflect the audit’s results and documents reviewed
• She / he will assist in documenting the process and preparing the audit findings memorandum
• S/he will assist in conducting follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• She / he will assist in periodically carrying out Fraud Awareness and Prevention training for staff
• She / he will perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: auditofficer2026@weweng.org using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note

• The successful candidate will be based in Abuja
• WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
• DISCLAIMER: Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process.
• The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with WEWE. WEWE reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process.
• It is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations. For equity purposes, WEWE upholds equity.
• WEWE’s related policy statements: WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race, or on different physical ability.
• “WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values.WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, or partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or a vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries.’’
• “WEWE’s Vision, Mission, and Ideologies”
• Organization Vision: A society without vulnerable persons.