Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

About this role

The role is for an Internal Audit and Compliance Officer based in Abuja, within a company that provides accommodation solutions for higher institution students and operates in construction and hostel management. The position focuses on designing, implementing and monitoring internal control systems across construction projects and business operations to prevent financial leakage and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. It involves evaluating controls, enforcing procurement policies, and promoting accountability and integrity while collaborating with stakeholders and external parties during audits. The job targets individuals with experience in internal control, auditing or risk management, preferably in construction or related sectors. The employer is a student housing company involved in construction and operations of hostels for students in Nigeria.

What you would do

• Audit site fuel, materials and equipment usage against approved BOQs and detect shortages or pilferage.
• Maintain and verify the Fixed Assets Register and monitor equipment maintenance and fuel use.
• Conduct regular unannounced physical stock counts at warehouses and active project sites.
• Audit local site purchases, delivery notes and GRNs to ensure three-way matching (Invoice, PO, GRN).
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators and stakeholders during audits and inspections.
• Review project variation orders, extra work claims and subcontractor IPCs for accuracy and authorization.
• Review onboarding of vendors/subcontractors, background checks and contract pricing alignment.
• Review site petty cash reconciliations, travel advances and operating expenditures.
• Audit site labour payroll, attendance, overtime and subcontractor headcounts to prevent ghost workers.
• Develop and implement internal control policies and ensure regulatory compliance.

What they are asking for

• 3 to 5 years in internal control, auditing or risk management or financial compliance, preferably in construction, engineering or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
• Strong understanding of internal control principles, frameworks (COSO, SOX) and risk management.
• Knowledge of construction accounting, BOQs and inventory management.

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