Internal Auditor

About this role

Prime University in Abuja is recruiting for an Internal Auditor on a full-time basis. The role involves reviewing financial transactions, expenditure, revenue, procurement, and asset management, and producing audit reports with recommendations. The auditor will maintain audit working papers, ensure confidentiality, and follow up on previous findings. The objective is to improve accountability, transparency and efficient use of university resources by assessing compliance, controls and risk management. The candidate should have relevant auditing experience and professional accounting qualifications.

What you would do

• Examine financial transactions, expenditure, revenue records, procurement activities and asset management procedures
• Prepare clear audit reports and document findings with corrective actions
• Maintain accurate audit working papers and ensure confidentiality of audit information
• Provide recommendations to strengthen accountability, transparency and efficient use of university resources
• Conduct periodic audits of financial records, operations and internal control systems
• Assess compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Follow up on previous audit findings to ensure actions are implemented
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk management and internal controls
• Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, potential fraud risks and operational inefficiencies
• Work independently with professional judgement to meet reporting deadlines

What they are asking for

• 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in internal auditing, external auditing, financial control or risk management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting/auditing software
• High ethical standards, integrity, independence, attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Professional qualification or membership of ICAN, ACCA or ANAN is compulsory
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related discipline; MSc/MBA is an added advantage
• Excellent report-writing, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, accounting principles, financial reporting, risk assessment and internal control systems
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgement and meet deadlines
• Understanding of financial regulations, statutory compliance, fraud prevention and governance

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