About the Role
The Dangote Group is seeking a highly skilled and driven Internal Audit Specialist to join our corporate headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. As one of Africa's largest and most diversified business conglomerates, we operate across multiple sectors including cement, sugar, manufacturing, logistics, and more. In this critical role, you will help safeguard our assets and operational integrity by delivering independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance across our extensive business units.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and execute comprehensive risk-based internal audit engagements across various business functions and operational areas.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance processes.
- Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and emerging operational risks.
- Develop practical, risk-focused recommendations and corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies.
- Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based internal audit reports highlighting key findings, associated risks, and agreed actions.
- Communicate audit findings and actionable recommendations effectively to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Follow up on agreed management action plans and monitor the timely resolution of outstanding audit issues.
- Maintain complete, high-quality audit working papers and documentation in strict accordance with professional standards.
- Perform detailed audit testing, review supporting documentation, and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence.
- Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and integrity throughout all audit engagements.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related discipline.
- Mandatory requirement: ACA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) qualification.
- Professional accounting or auditing certifications such as IIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience combining external and internal audit backgrounds.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, risk management frameworks, and internal audit standards.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP systems, audit analytics tools, or relevant industry technologies.
- Competitive salary package with comprehensive performance-based incentives.
- Health insurance coverage for you and your immediate family.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, career growth, and mentorship within a multi-billion Naira conglomerate.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and challenging work environment at our Lagos operational headquarters.