Internal Auditor

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Sector: Financial Services

Work Structure: On-site

About The Client: Our client is a reputable insurance company operating under a well-established structure providing risk management and insurance solutions to individuals and corporate clients. The organisation is known for strong governance, financial discipline, and long-term value creation.

About The Job: You will be responsible for supporting the execution of audit assignments through efficient fieldwork, accurate testing, and high-quality documentation in line with established audit methodologies and professional standards. The role contributes to timely audit reporting, effective stakeholder engagement, and the continuous improvement of audit processes, ensuring that audit findings are evidence-based, clearly communicated, and actionable.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Fieldwork

• Conduct audit fieldwork in line with approved audit plans and timelines.
• Perform audit testing procedures and ensure results are supported with sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Prepare and maintain accurate audit work papers in accordance with audit methodology.
• Ensure completeness and timeliness of audit assignments within designated deadlines.
• Address review points raised during audit quality assurance processes.

Compliance with Professional Standards

• Ensure all audit activities comply with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and internal audit standards.
• Maintain high-quality audit documentation that clearly supports audit findings and conclusions.
• Adhere to audit procedures, ethical requirements, and organizational policies throughout audit engagements.

Audit Reporting

• Draft audit reports within agreed timelines.
• Document audit findings in a clear, concise, and structured format.
• Provide practical and actionable recommendations linked to identified control gaps or process deficiencies.
• Incorporate feedback from reviewers to improve the quality of audit reports and findings

Stakeholder Communication & Relationship Management

• Communicate audit observations and findings professionally during fieldwork and exit meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with auditees and relevant stakeholders throughout audit engagements.
• Maintain positive working relationships with departments to facilitate smooth audit execution.
• Support the delivery of clear communication regarding audit outcomes and corrective action plans.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities for improving audit processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute ideas that enhance audit efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of output.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing and process improvement initiatives within the audit team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA) is an added advantage
• Prior experience in audit, risk management, or internal control is desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills

• Time management and organisational ability

• Professional judgement and ethical conduct