Senior Internal Audit Officer (SIO261)

Job Objective:
The Senior Internal Audit Officer provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role requires a highly competent professional who can operate independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and provide strong strategic and operational support to the Head of Internal Audit while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:
•  Execute audit assignments across Head Office departments and service centers in line with approved audit plans
•  Conduct risk-based audits and spot checks on high-risk units and operational areas
•  Identify control weaknesses, audit exceptions, and process gaps, and recommend practical corrective actions
•  Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
•  Review the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of periodic regulatory and management returns
•  Support coordination of external audits and track closure of audit findings
•  Perform reviews of operational systems, applications, ICT controls, and technology-related processes
•  Assess risk management and internal controls over new processes, systems, and outsourced activities
•  Investigate fraud, forgeries, customer complaints, and breaches of policy or code of conduct
•  Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to the HOD and management
•  Provide advisory support to management on process improvements, risk mitigation, and control enhancement
•  Participate in the review, design, and implementation of new processes, projects, and control frameworks
 

Job Requirements:
•  First degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Science, or any relevant discipline
•  Class of degree: First Class, Second Class Upper, or any class of degree
•  NYSC completed
•  Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in internal audit, risk, or control functions
•  Strong experience within the financial services or pension sector
•  Must be a Chartered Accountant
•  Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CNA, ICAN, or ANAN (mandatory)
•  Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance
•  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
•  Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
•  High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple audit engagements
•  Strong professional judgment, integrity, and confidentiality
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet audit deadlines
•  Strong alignment with organizational ethics, culture, and standards

Application Form: https://forms.gle/rk9rawk421cUQk9a6