PREMIUM HR SOLUTIONS LIMITED is seeking to hire an Internal Audit Officer for a reputable Financial Services organization in Lagos, Nigeria.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the execution of internal audit assignments, evaluating internal controls, identifying operational risks, and providing recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and compliance processes across the organization.
Interested candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline with 3–5 years of internal or external audit experience.
Monthly salary is between ₦200,000 – ₦300,000.
Interested candidates should send their CVs with the subject “Internal Audit Officer” to careers@premiumhrsolution.com
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Lagos
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in audit planning meetings and support the execution of audit engagements.
- Review business processes and document risks, controls, and operational procedures.
- Develop audit test plans and conduct risk-based audit testing.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify process weaknesses.
- Prepare audit working papers and reports in line with professional audit standards.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve controls, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Support the implementation of audit methodologies and governance frameworks.
- Contribute to enterprise risk management and internal control improvement initiatives.
- Safeguard company assets by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders across departments.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certification is required or an added advantage.
- 3–5 years of internal or external audit experience.
- Strong understanding of risk management and internal control concepts.
- Knowledge of COSO framework and IIA standards is an advantage.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; SQL and Power BI knowledge is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Core Competencies
- Internal Audit & Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Control Review
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
Reporting Line
Reports to: Head, Internal Audit
