About the Role
Fort Knox Group is one of the most diversified security and financial outfits in West Africa, offering fixed-based operations in Nigeria and servicing security contracts throughout the sub-region from our headquarters in Abuja. With a 95-year global legacy of excellence in corporate security, intelligence, and finance, we are currently seeking a meticulous and results-driven Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team and safeguard our business operations.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive annual internal audit plans based on identified business risks.
- Review financial records, transactions, processes, and internal controls to identify weaknesses and potential risks.
- Conduct regular, systematic audits across all departments and business operations.
- Assess the overall effectiveness of internal controls and recommend strategic improvements.
- Identify financial irregularities, control deficiencies, and potential cases of fraud.
- Prepare detailed, accurate audit reports and present actionable findings to executive management.
- Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Evaluate compliance with company policies, procedures, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Support management in special investigations and ad-hoc audit assignments as required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent professional qualification).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, with significant expertise in internal auditing.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and risk management.
- Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent report-writing and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting or audit software.
- Unwavering integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a reputable, multinational organization.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- A collaborative, stable, and professional work environment in Abuja.