About the Role
Taeillo is a fast-growing Nigerian furniture and lifestyle brand dedicated to crafting premium urban furniture by blending African culture, innovative design, and modern technology. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Audit Officer to join our dynamic team in strengthening internal controls, safeguarding company assets, and ensuring strict compliance with financial and operational procedures. In this role, you will play a critical part in auditing our end-to-end processes—from raw material sourcing and furniture production to Shopify e-commerce orders and dispatch activities—helping us scale efficiently while maintaining uncompromising standards of integrity and accountability.
Key Responsibilities- Verify customer orders, payment confirmations, refunds, and related transactions on Shopify and other designated company platforms.
- Review invoices, payment requests, petty cash, vendor transactions, and expenditures for accuracy, proper documentation, and authorization.
- Conduct monthly inventory counts and periodic stock checks, meticulously reconciling physical stock with inventory records.
- Audit the movement and usage of raw materials, work-in-progress, finished furniture, and other company assets.
- Monitor procurement activities, supplier invoices, goods received, waybills, and dispatch documentation.
- Identify and investigate financial discrepancies, unauthorized transactions, material wastage, stock losses, and potential fraud.
- Assess compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare timely audit reports, recommend improvements to internal controls, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Support internal and external audits while performing other assigned duties as required by management.
- Minimum of an HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, external audit, financial control, or compliance.
- Prior experience within manufacturing, inventory management, procurement, warehousing, or e-commerce is a distinct advantage.
- Active progress toward or completion of relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, numerical, investigative, and report-writing skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated high integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to conduct physical audits in factory and warehouse environments.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a pioneering African brand.
- A collaborative, vibrant, and innovative work environment that values creativity and impact.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.