Internal Auditor at Denam Properties Ltd

Department: Internal Audit/Risk & Compliance
Location: DAL (Denam Apartments Limited), Abuja
Reports To: General Manager/Managing Director

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for independently reviewing DAL’s financial, operational, procurement, and administrative processes to ensure compliance with company policies, identify risks, prevent losses, and strengthen internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of financial, operational, procurement, inventory, and administrative activities.
• Review transactions, invoices, receipts, payment records, and supporting documents.
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and approval processes.
• Review procurement activities to ensure purchases are properly authorized and documented.
• Conduct inventory and stock checks and investigate variances.
• Review cash handling, revenue collection, expenses, and payment processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, financial irregularities, wastage, and potential fraud risks.
• Investigate discrepancies and report significant findings to management.
• Conduct routine and surprise audits where required.
• Verify company assets and maintain accurate audit records.
• Assess operational processes and recommend improvements.
• Prepare clear and timely audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on previous audit findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support management in strengthening risk management and internal control systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and independence throughout all audit activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND or MS,c in Accounting, Finance, Auditing.
• 3–6 years’ relevant internal audit, accounting, or compliance experience.
• ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CIA, or other relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Experience in hospitality, shortlets, hotels, or property management is preferred.

Required Skills

• Internal auditing and financial analysis.
• Risk assessment and internal control.
• Fraud detection and investigation.
• Financial and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Integrity, independence, and confidentiality.

KPIs

• Audit Plan Completion: 100%
• Internal Control Compliance: ≥ 95%
• Audit Finding Resolution: ≥ 90%
• Financial/Inventory Discrepancy Detection & Reporting: 100%
• Audit Report Submission: 100% within agreed timelines
• Repeat Audit Findings: ≤ 5%

Behavioural Expectations

The Internal Auditor is expected to demonstrate independence, integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, professionalism, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. The role must maintain a high level of ethical conduct while providing constructive recommendations to improve DAL’s operations and financial controls.