Head of Internal Audit at WorQulture

Summary

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead our client’s audit function with precision, foresight, and integrity.
• This role demands strategic thinking, regulatory insight, and a sharp eye for identifying operational risk and control gaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives, regulatory obligations, and operational risks.
• Lead the execution of audits across business units, including financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and actionable outcomes.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes across the organization, identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports that clearly articulate findings, root causes, risk implications, and practical recommendations to enhance business operations and control frameworks.
• Monitor and track the timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions, collaborating with process owners and department heads to close gaps effectively.
• Conduct special investigations and ad hoc audits in response to suspected fraud, financial irregularities, or control breaches, ensuring objective fact-finding and evidence-based reporting.
• Stay abreast of changes in regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., CBN, SEC, FIRS, EFCC), ensuring that audit activities are aligned with current financial sector standards and obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal audit and external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication, documentation exchange, and audit readiness.
• Provide risk advisory support to management, offering insights on process improvements, operational resilience, and control effectiveness in alignment with enterprise risk appetite.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement by championing good governance practices and internal control awareness across the organization.
• Develop audit programs, testing methodologies, and data-driven techniques to assess risk exposures efficiently and with enhanced analytical depth.
• Supervise and mentor junior auditors, reviewing their work for quality and compliance with internal audit standards (e.g., IIA), while building a strong audit talent pipeline.
• Report audit findings and control concerns to the Audit Committee and Executive Management, highlighting critical risk exposures and recommending strategic actions.

What You’ll Need

• BSc Degree in Accounting with 2 - 5 years work experience.
• Chartered Accountant – ICAN/ACCA (Mandatory)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Proven expertise in risk-based auditing and internal controls.

Your Skill Set:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and report-writing abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Solid understanding of internal audit standards and best practices.

Salary
Negotiable.