Internal Audit Officer

Proforce Industries Limited was incorporated in 2008 as a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility. We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa. PROFORCE has exploited its deep technical know-how to produce outstanding armored products for Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Diplomatic Communities and Private individuals within Nigeria and Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Audit Officer

Job Location: No1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo - Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Internal Audit
Industry: Automobile Manufacturing

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Audit Officer with strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing processes.
• he successful candidate will support internal audit activities, evaluate controls, identify operational risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across Finance, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Stores, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Review operational and engineering processes to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, procedures, engineering standards, and operational requirements.
• Verify inventory, assets, materials, production records, and other operational documentation.
• Identify irregularities, process gaps, waste, and potential financial or operational losses.
• Assist in assessing internal controls and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Review engineering and manufacturing records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Participate in physical verification and inspection of company assets, equipment, materials, and inventory.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings, and reports for management review.
• Follow up on previous audit findings to confirm implementation of corrective actions.
• Work closely with relevant departments to improve operational controls and risk management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant internal audit experience, preferably in an automobile, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing processes is mandatory.
• Good understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit procedures, and compliance.
• Ability to understand engineering documentation, production records, technical reports, and process specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, procurement, maintenance, and quality control processes.
• Strong analytical, investigative, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Professional accounting or audit certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.