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Internal Audit Officer
About this role
A Lagos-based pharmaceutical company is looking for an Internal Audit Officer. The role involves reconciling stock records, reviewing audit plans on various cycles (weekly to yearly), and analysing data to identify control deficiencies, inefficiencies, fraud, or non-compliance. The officer will verify assets and liabilities, ensure adherence to internal control procedures, document audit tests and findings, and prepare final audit reports for discussion with auditees. The job targets someone with accounting or related degrees and at least two years of experience, with preference for familiarity with SAGE accounting software and professional audit qualifications. The employer operates in the pharmaceutical sector and seeks to strengthen financial controls and risk management across its operations.
What you would do
- Reconcile stock records using recognised accounting and statistical methods.
- Conduct audit plan reviews on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Collect and analyse data to detect control deficiencies, duplication, waste, fraud, or non-compliance.
- Verify assets and liabilities by comparing them with documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures by examining records and practices.
- Complete audit work-papers by documenting tests and findings.
- Review data on material assets, net worth, liabilities, and expenditures.
- Prepare final audit reports and discuss findings with auditees.
- Identify loopholes and propose risk mitigation and cost-saving measures.
- Prepare and present reports reflecting audit results and the documentation process.
What they are asking for
- HND or BSc in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related Social Science
- Preferably good knowledge of accounting software (e.g., SAGE)
- Professional qualification in Audit is an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a reputable organisation
- Self-motivated with determination and confidence
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including reporting and presentation
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, SAGE or similar software, and databases
- Meticulous attention to detail and good problem-solving ability
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
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