Internal Audit Officer

FactBase Consulting Limited - Our client, a reputable organisation based on Lagos Island specialising in the procurement, distribution and promotion of literary materials and serving a diverse retail and wholesale customer base across Nigeria and some neighbouring African countries.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and ensure correct posting of all payments.
• Conduct routine audit of invoices, quotations, sales transactions and other financial records.
• Monitor inventory management processes, including stock receipts, transfers, sales and returns.
• Participate in stock taking and ensure accurate stock record is established.
• Reconcile sales invoices and physical stock balances with inventory records, identifying discrepancies, shortages, and unexplained losses.
• Investigate all adverse balances and submit accurate report to supervisor.
• Assess compliance with policies, financial procedures, and established internal controls.
• Identify potential fraud, errors, irregularities, and control weaknesses, and report findings to Supervisor.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit reports, highlighting findings, risks, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Perform other audit-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Major Qualifications

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or any related discipline.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in internal audit, preferably within a retail, bookstore, supermarket, distribution, or inventory-driven business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting or inventory management systems.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 monthly.