Internal Audit Officer at Proten

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, compliance, and governance processes. \
• The role covers internal audit, internal control, process audit, procurement audit, SOP development, and compliance reporting while leveraging audit analytics to drive data-driven insights and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Internal Control

• Conduct periodic financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and governance structures.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical corrective actions to strengthen systems and ensure policy adherence.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on closure of control deficiencies.

Process Audit & Standardization

• Review business processes end-to-end to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and non-compliance with standard procedures.
• Lead the development, review, and standardization of SOPs across departments to ensure consistency and control.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Review procurement processes for transparency, value for money, and compliance with approved policies.
• Validate accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and reporting in line with accounting standards.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure company operations comply with internal policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory
• standards.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Conduct compliance reviews and report non-compliance issues with suggested corrective actions.

Reporting & Advisory

• Prepare concise and well-structured audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and
• actionable recommendations.
• Present audit results and risk insights to management for informed decision-making.
• Provide advisory support on control improvement, process redesign, and policy implementation.

Tax Audit & Compliance

• Review company tax records, filings, and computations to ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws (FIRS & State IRS).
• Support tax audit exercises by verifying VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE, and other statutory deductions.
• Identify potential tax risks and opportunities within existing tax laws that can be leveraged to optimize the company’s tax position.

Data Management & Reporting

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability of data used in audit reviews and assurance reporting.
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, methodologies, and analysis procedures for audit transparency.
• Prepare visual and data-driven reports that communicate insights, trends, and control recommendations effectively.

Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor junior auditors, identify training needs, and support continuous improvement of audit practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Physical, or Social Sciences
• 4–7 years relevant experience in internal audit, control, or risk management
• ACA, ACCA, or CIA (affiliate/part-qualified) required;
• Master’s degree is an advantage
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.