Internal Audit Officer

Fact Base Consulting | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted today 1 view

About the Role

Fact Base Consulting is recruiting an experienced Internal Audit Officer on behalf of our client in the inventory-driven and retail sector. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding company assets, ensuring financial accuracy, and maintaining robust internal controls across all operational processes. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can seamlessly bridge financial oversight with practical inventory management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review invoices and ensure correct posting of all financial payments and transactions.
  • Conduct routine audits of invoices, quotations, sales transactions, and financial records.
  • Monitor inventory management processes, including stock receipts, transfers, sales, and returns.
  • Participate in regular stock-taking exercises to maintain accurate and reliable stock records.
  • Reconcile sales invoices and physical stock balances with inventory records to identify discrepancies and losses.
  • Investigate adverse balances and submit accurate, timely reports to the supervisor.
  • Assess organizational compliance with internal policies, financial procedures, and established controls.
  • Identify potential fraud, errors, irregularities, and control weaknesses, reporting all findings immediately.
  • Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports highlighting key findings, risks, recommendations, and corrective actions.
  • Perform other audit-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications
  • B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or any related discipline.
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience in internal audit, preferably within retail, supermarkets, distribution, or inventory-driven businesses.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with relevant accounting or inventory management systems.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment within a reputable establishment.

Skills

Internal Audit Inventory Management Financial Reconciliation Microsoft Excel Fraud Investigation Compliance
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