Internal Audit Officer at Prudential Zenith Life Insurance

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Ltd (PZL) is a fully owned subsidiary of Prudential Plc, following Prudential Plc’s acquisition of a 100% shareholding as of September 26th, 2024. It has become one of the most capitalized companies in the Nigerian insurance industry. With a gross written premium of N6.3Bn as of December 2022, PZL offers a wide range of individual products, including savings and investment-linked products, endowment, and protection plans designed to meet the needs of individuals and their families. For corporate clients, the company provides Group Life, Key-Man Assurance, Credit Life, School Fees Protection, and Mortgage Protection, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the welfare of clients' employees and families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The primary responsibility of the Internal Audit officer is to support the Head of Internal Audit in the Planning, documentation, execution of Audit projects and in strengthening the control environment of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the audit planning process and ensuring proper documentation of work process.
• Providing technical and professional support to ensure smooth and speedy completion of audit assignments.
• Evaluating existing processes and controls for weaknesses and making recommendations where necessary.
• Prepare and present draft reports that reflect audit’s findings and document process.
• Participating in IT audits and reviews with key emphasis on IT corporate governance and control, software application architecture and business support.
• Strive to ensure prompt implementation of audit recommendation by engaging in timely follow-through activities with relevant employees.
• Delivering adequate and timely action plans and monitoring progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.
• Deliver timely reporting on the internal control environment and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to the HIA and senior management where applicable.
• Engaging the HIA on continuous knowledge development regarding industry rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

Requirements
Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics or any other field of study.
• Professional Qualification in ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA etc.
• Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 7 years’ cognate experience within the insurance industry.
• Good Knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment.
• Good report writing and communication skills.
• Managing audit working papers.
• Effective and proactive planning, prioritization and organizing assigned tasks.
• Experience in basic accounting or insurance software applications and packages.
• Relevant IT audit skills.

Competencies and Skills:

• High attention to details.
• Demonstrate customer focus with an emphasis on building relationships with all levels of staff.
• Skilled in dealing with issues with utmost integrity, objectivity and confidentiality.
• Digital savvy & MS Suite Package.
• Ability to Lead Innovation & Change.
• Excellent execution skills.

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume to: careers@prudentialzenith.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.