Internal Audit Manager at Proforce Limited

We are seeking a highly experienced and result-oriented Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function of our automobile manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing risk-based audit plans, reviewing financial and operational processes, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and control weaknesses, and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

The role will also involve conducting audits across Production, Procurement, Stores, Finance, Sales, Logistics, Maintenance, Quality Control, and other business functions, investigating irregularities, monitoring corrective actions, and providing practical recommendations to Management for improved efficiency, accountability, cost control, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits.
• Review internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Identify fraud risks, financial leakages, process inefficiencies, and control gaps.
• Audit inventory, procurement, production materials, fixed assets, and company vehicles.
• Review compliance with approved budgets, policies, procedures, and management directives.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to Management.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or financial irregularities.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of audit working papers.
• Lead and supervise the Internal Audit team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant audit experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in automobile manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, or other manufacturing environments will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, audit procedures, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, reporting, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting/ERP systems.