Head, Internal Audit & Control

Aba - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client provides a unified food distribution platform streamlining operations from suppliers to outlets.

Job Summary

The Head of Internal Audit & Control is responsible for overseeing the organizations internal audit and risk management functions ensuring compliance with policies regulations and operational standards. This role involves designing implementing and continuously improving audit frameworks monitoring controls and guiding teams to mitigate risks and strengthen governance. The Head of Internal Audit & Control works closely with leadership and operational teams to ensure robust processes accurate reporting and adherence to best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the overall audit strategy annual audit plan and risk-based audit priorities to support governance and organizational objectives.
Establish maintain and continuously improve policies procedures and controls to safeguard assets ensure compliance and strengthen internal governance.
Evaluate the effectiveness efficiency and reliability of internal controls risk management and financial/operational information across all departments.
Coordinate audit and assurance activities with internal teams and external providers ensuring alignment with professional standards and resource requirements.
Lead enterprise risk assessments monitor departmental compliance with laws regulations and policies and ensure timely completion of audit engagements.
Manage mentor and develop a high-performing Internal Audit and Control team providing training and guidance on best practices and policy updates.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external auditors to mitigate risks enhance collaboration and ensure effective audit outcomes.
Report regularly to management and the Board Audit Committee on audit findings action plan implementation and overall risk and control effectiveness.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years experience in auditing internal controls or related fields with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role.
Masters Degree (M.A.) in Business Finance Accounting or a closely related field.
Qualified/Certified member of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g. ICAN ACCA).
Strong knowledge of auditing standards internal controls risk management fraud awareness and professional ethics.
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving critical thinking analytical and organizational skills.
Effective communication report writing presentation change management conflict resolution negotiation and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Visio).
Knowledge of manufacturing finance QSR operations FMCG and retail is a plus.
Ability to promote the value of internal audit across the organization and keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Our client provides a unified food distribution platform streamlining operations from suppliers to outlets.Job SummaryThe Head of Internal Audit & Control is responsible for overseeing the organizations internal audit and risk management functions ensuring compliance with policies regulations and op...

Our client provides a unified food distribution platform streamlining operations from suppliers to outlets.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the overall audit strategy annual audit plan and risk-based audit priorities to support governance and organizational objectives.
Establish maintain and continuously improve policies procedures and controls to safeguard assets ensure compliance and strengthen internal governance.
Evaluate the effectiveness efficiency and reliability of internal controls risk management and financial/operational information across all departments.
Coordinate audit and assurance activities with internal teams and external providers ensuring alignment with professional standards and resource requirements.
Lead enterprise risk assessments monitor departmental compliance with laws regulations and policies and ensure timely completion of audit engagements.
Manage mentor and develop a high-performing Internal Audit and Control team providing training and guidance on best practices and policy updates.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external auditors to mitigate risks enhance collaboration and ensure effective audit outcomes.
Report regularly to management and the Board Audit Committee on audit findings action plan implementation and overall risk and control effectiveness.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years experience in auditing internal controls or related fields with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role.
Masters Degree (M.A.) in Business Finance Accounting or a closely related field.
Qualified/Certified member of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g. ICAN ACCA).
Strong knowledge of auditing standards internal controls risk management fraud awareness and professional ethics.
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving critical thinking analytical and organizational skills.
Effective communication report writing presentation change management conflict resolution negotiation and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Visio).
Knowledge of manufacturing finance QSR operations FMCG and retail is a plus.
Ability to promote the value of internal audit across the organization and keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.