Internal Auditor at Stretch-It Concepts Limited | Jobs in Nigeria

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor to oversee its internal audit processes, ensure compliance, and strengthen internal controls.
• The company specializes in communications and integration services, infrastructure services, managed and support services, cloud services, and software solutions across Africa.
• This role requires a detail-oriented and strategic thinker with 4-6 years of experience, preferably within an IT services or technology company.
• The Internal Auditor will supervise the Junior Internal Auditor and report directly to senior management.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit & Risk Management:

• Develop and implement internal audit plans and risk-based audit programs.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, and IT systems to assess effectiveness and compliance.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, corporate policies, and best practices.
• Monitor internal controls and governance frameworks, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections.

Financial & IT Auditing:

• Evaluate financial records, procurement processes, vendor contracts, and IT expenditures.
• Review IT security policies, system controls, and data integrity measures.
• Assess ERP systems and IT infrastructure to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Reporting & Advisory:

• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Provide strategic insights to senior management on risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee corrective action implementation and follow up on audit recommendations.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Manage and mentor the Junior Internal Auditor, ensuring quality execution of audit tasks.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging audit trends, IT security risks, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in an IT services or technology company.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN, or CISA is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in ERP systems, IT auditing, and financial auditing.
• Proficiency in audit software, data analytics, and reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.