Internal Audit Officer

Job title : Internal Audit Officer

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 11, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Audit Officer to support the execution of risk-based internal audit engagements, control reviews, compliance assessments, and follow-up activities across the Group. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and process weaknesses, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and recommending practical improvements that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, IT, and process audits across various business functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps or process inefficiencies.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and pharmaceutical industry requirements, including GMP, GLP, and GCP.
• Analyse transactions and available data to identify errors, unusual activities, control exceptions, and potential fraud indicators.
• Prepare clear and well-documented audit working papers, findings, and reports.
• Discuss audit observations with process owners and obtain appropriate management responses and action plans.
• Recommend practical, risk-based improvements to strengthen controls and business processes.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding audit findings and agreed corrective actions.
• Escalate significant risks, suspected fraud, unresolved issues, and overdue corrective actions to the Audit Manager.
• Support risk assessments and contribute to continuous improvement of the internal audit process.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• Professional certification or qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant certification is an advantage.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, FMCG, or related industry will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, independence, and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and work effectively with different stakeholders.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and performance-based benefits.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.