Internal Audit Specialist at Dangote

Job Objectives

• To support the delivery of independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services by evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, and providing practical recommendations for improvement.

Duties

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across business functions and operational areas.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and emerging risks.
• Develop practical and risk-focused recommendations and corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies.
• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and agreed actions.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Follow up on agreed management action plans and monitor the timely resolution of outstanding audit issues.
• Maintain complete and high-quality audit working papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Perform audit testing, review supporting documentation, and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions.
• Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and integrity throughout all audit engagements.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualifications

• Professional accounting/auditing qualifications such as IIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• ACA qualification is a mandatory requirement

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in a combination of external and internal audit
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, risk management and internal audit principles.
• Experience with ERP, audit analytics or other relevant professional certifications