Internal Audit Officer

Port Harcourt - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In partnership with our client we are seeking an Internal Audit Officer who knows that in construction financial integrity is everything. Procurement leakages subcontractor irregularities and site expense abuse can quietly erode the profitability of even the best-run projects. This is a role for a sharp independent and principled audit professional who can follow the numbers ask the hard questions and provide management with the honest picture they need to make sound decisions. If you have a strong audit background in construction and a reputation for thoroughness and integrity we want to meet you.

Who are we looking for

You are an experienced internal audit professional with a strong background in the construction industry.
You are independent and principled able to conduct audits objectively without fear or favour.
You are analytically sharp able to review financial records procurement processes and contract awards with a critical eye.
You are a skilled risk assessor able to evaluate internal controls and identify gaps before they become problems.
You are a clear and confident communicator producing independent reports that give management actionable insights.
You are someone who understands the specific financial risks that come with construction including procurement fraud subcontractor irregularities and site expense leakages.

Your Responsibilities

Audit and Compliance

You will audit financial records and payment processes to ensure accuracy integrity and compliance with internal controls.
You will review procurement processes and contract awards to identify irregularities inefficiencies or potential fraud.
You will detect and flag instances of fraud waste or abuse across all areas of the business.

Risk and Controls

You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks across the organisation.
You will recommend improvements to internal control systems to strengthen financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Reporting

You will provide independent objective audit reports to management highlighting findings risks and recommended actions.
You will follow up on previously identified issues to ensure corrective actions have been implemented effectively.

What Success looks like

Financial records and payment processes are audited regularly with findings clearly documented and acted upon.
Procurement and contract award processes are transparent compliant and free of irregularities.
Internal controls are consistently evaluated and strengthened reducing the organisations exposure to financial risk.
Management receives timely accurate and independent audit reports that support informed decision-making.
Instances of fraud waste and abuse are identified early and addressed decisively.

To be considered for this role you should have

A Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
A professional certification such as ACA ACCA or CIA is an advantage.
A minimum of 5 to 8 years of internal audit experience within a top construction company.
Strong knowledge of financial controls procurement processes and risk management.
Excellent analytical investigative and report-writing skills.
High level of integrity and professional independence.

Challenges you may face in this role

Navigating the complexity of auditing procurement and subcontracting processes in a large construction environment.
Maintaining independence and objectivity in an environment where findings may be sensitive or politically challenging.
Identifying financial leakages and fraud in areas that are deliberately concealed or difficult to trace.
Keeping pace with the volume and variety of financial transactions across multiple active project sites.

The Goodies

Relocation allowance.
Housing allowance.
Health insurance (HMO).
Pension.
Leave allowance.
Fitness (gym) allowance.
Clothing allowance.
13th month bonus.

In partnership with our client we are seeking an Internal Audit Officer who knows that in construction financial integrity is everything. Procurement leakages subcontractor irregularities and site expense abuse can quietly erode the profitability of even the best-run projects. This is a role for a s...