Internal Audit Executive at Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) is an indigenous consulting firm poised on the business model of collaboration to provide professional services of Human Resources and Business Strategy to different companies in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. It was incorporated in July 2013. Our idea of collaboration and partnership involves the synergy of tested experts in the market place to research, identify and proffer solutions to the ever dynamic needs of our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Executive

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit Executive is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management processes, governance framework, and operational efficiency.
• The role conducts risk-based audits, identifies control gaps, ensures compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and provides recommendations that strengthen business processes, safeguard assets, and improve organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Review financial, operational, procurement, inventory, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct audit testing, data analysis, investigations, and fact-finding exercises to support audit conclusions.
• Prepare clear and timely audit reports with practical recommendations and agreed management action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, and policy violations.
• Verify the accuracy of financial records, inventory, fixed assets, and operational transactions where required.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Maintain complete audit working papers and documentation in line with professional audit standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Finance.
• Experience across FMCG, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail, or other structured corporate environments is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
• Internal Control Evaluation
• Financial & Operational Auditing
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
• Fraud Detection & Investigation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Integrity, Confidentiality & Professional Ethics.

Salary
N312,000 Gross per month.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: talent@smartpartnersng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.