Associate, Internal Audit at Nile University of Nigeria

We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Associate, Internal Audit with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

The Associate, Internal Audit will be responsible for strengthening the organization’s risk management framework, internal control systems, and compliance processes.

He/she is expected to;

• Assist in identifying, documenting, and evaluating organizational risks across departments by engaging with key stakeholders, reviewing operational activities, and ensuring that all potential risk exposures are properly captured and assessed.
• Support the execution of periodic risk assessments by gathering relevant data, facilitating risk review sessions, and ensuring timely updates of the organizational risk register to reflect current risk profiles and mitigation priorities.
• Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation action plans by tracking progress, following up with responsible officers, and providing regular updates to ensure that identified risks are effectively managed and resolved within agreed timelines.
• Support the documentation, assessment, and periodic review of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and internal policies.
• Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and control manuals to ensure alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and evolving business needs.
• Perform detailed walkthroughs of key business processes by engaging process owners, mapping workflows, and identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for operational improvement.
• Track and monitor the implementation of agreed control improvements by maintaining follow-up logs, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring that corrective actions are effectively executed and sustained.
• Support the execution of the Internal Audit plan by participating in audit fieldwork, documenting observations, analyzing findings, and contributing to the preparation of clear, concise, and actionable internal audit reports.
• Assist in monitoring organizational compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations by conducting reviews, identifying non-compliance issues, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain and regularly update compliance trackers to monitor outstanding issues, ensure timely resolution, and provide visibility to management on compliance status and risk exposure.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of risk assessments, control reviews, and audit working papers in line with established standards to support transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Ensure that all records and documentation are properly organized, securely stored, and readily accessible for management review, internal audits, and external regulatory or audit engagements.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• ACA / ACCA / CIA / CRMA / CISA (or in progress)
• 2–4 years’ experience in risk management, internal audit, internal control, compliance, or finance
• Experience working with operational and financial data analysis
• Experience in a structured organization (e.g., corporate, university, or regulated environment) is an advantage