Internal Auditor

Job title : Internal Auditor

Job Location : Oyo Deadline : October 23, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Summary

• The Center for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH) is seeking a competent, experienced, and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team on a contract basis.
• The successful candidate will provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of CCPRH’s financial controls, operational processes, compliance systems, and risk management practices.
• We particularly seek an individual with proven internal audit experience within programme-based organisations, NGOs, development organisations, or donor-funded projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic internal audits of financial, administrative, procurement, programme, and operational activities.
• Review financial transactions, supporting documentation, expenditures, payroll, procurement processes, and project-related expenses for compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of financial or operational risk.
• Review compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, organisational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits of programme/project funds and verify that expenditures are properly authorised, documented, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, potential fraud risks, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive internal audit reports, including findings, risk ratings, recommendations, and management action points.
• Follow up on previous audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support management in strengthening financial accountability, transparency, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve systems, processes, and controls.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Programmes, Procurement, Administration, and Management teams while maintaining appropriate independence and confidentiality.
• Support preparation for external, donor, statutory, and project-specific audits as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting/auditing qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in internal audit, financial audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Demonstrable experience working with programme-based organisations, NGOs, donor-funded projects, or development organisations is strongly preferred.
• Experience auditing grants and donor-funded programmes will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of financial management, internal controls, procurement, budgeting, and accountability systems.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements and project financial reporting is desirable.
• Strong analytical, investigative, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and engage effectively with staff at different levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting or financial management systems.

Key Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Integrity and professional independence
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and critical-thinking ability
• Risk identification and assessment
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills
• Knowledge of NGO/programme financial systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Commitment to accountability, transparency, and good governance

What We Offer

• A professional and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to strengthening financial accountability and organisational governance.
• Competitive contract remuneration, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work across programme and operational functions within a growing organisation.