Internal Audit Manager at Proforce Limited

Department: Internal Audit
Reports To: Group Head of Internal Audit / Management
Location: Ode-Remo, Ogun State

Job Purpose

To provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls, risk management, financial processes, operational procedures, and compliance with established policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s annual internal audit plan based on identified risks and business priorities.
• Review financial, operational, procurement, inventory, payroll, production, maintenance, and administrative processes.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct regular audits, investigations, stock counts, process reviews, and special assignments as directed by Management.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud risks, and compliance gaps.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, risks, recommendations, and management responses.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and closure.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, approved budgets, and management directives.
• Review transactions and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and proper accountability.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, Production, MRO, Quality Control, and other departments to strengthen internal controls.
• Support Management in risk assessment, process improvement, and fraud prevention initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Internal Audit staff.
• Maintain proper audit documentation and ensure confidentiality of sensitive company information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ relevant internal audit experience, preferably within a manufacturing, automobile, engineering, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, audit procedures, and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting/audit software.
• Strong analytical, investigative, reporting, communication, and leadership skills.

Key Competencies

• Integrity
•  Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality
• Leadership
• Communication
• Professional Judgement
• Strong Knowledge of Internal Controls