Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

About this role

The role is for an Internal Audit and Compliance Officer based in Abuja, supporting Student Housing Company which operates in construction and hostel management for university students. The job focuses on designing, implementing and monitoring internal control systems across projects and operations to prevent financial leakage and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. It involves auditing site materials, stock, payroll, procurement, and subcontractor processes, and coordinating with external auditors and regulators. The position requires evaluating and improving control frameworks, policies, and procedures, and promoting accountability and integrity across the organisation. It targets candidates with experience in internal control, auditing or risk management, preferably in construction or related sectors, and a solid grasp of accounting, inventories and ERP systems.

What you would do

• Audit site materials consumption against approved BOQs to detect shortages or waste.
• Conduct regular unannounced physical stock counts at warehouses and sites.
• Maintain and verify the Fixed Assets Register and monitor maintenance logs and fuel use.
• Vet vendors and subcontractors, review onboarding, background checks and pricing.
• Audit site purchases, LPOs, delivery notes and GRNs for three-way matching.
• Review variation orders, extra work claims and IPCs for accuracy.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators during audits and inspections.
• Audit payroll, attendance, overtime, and subcontractor headcounts to prevent ghost workers.
• Review petty cash, travel advances, and float expenditures.
• Develop and enforce internal control policies, monitor compliance and train staff.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years in internal control, auditing, risk management or financial compliance, preferably in construction or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of construction accounting, BOQs and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Sage, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX).
• Professional qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CPA is an advantage.

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