Internal Auditor (Mid - Senior Level) at Broadoaks British School

Job overview

• We are looking for a seasoned, compliance-oriented Internal Auditor with a deep sense of responsibility, strong ethical standards, and a track record of excellence. The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also a culture carrier—someone who consistently models our core values of excellence, integrity, discipline, and respect.
• This role is essential to ensuring that the organization's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes are functioning effectively and efficiently. The Internal Auditor will take a data-driven and collaborative approach to uncovering gaps, recommending improvements, and upholding our commitment to doing things the right way—always.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance: Conduct independent, objective reviews to ensure operations comply with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal control systems; identify areas of risk and propose data-informed solutions to mitigate them.
• Audit Planning & Execution: Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit assignments from planning through reporting, aligned with the annual audit plan.
• Evidence-Based Insights: Utilize data analytics and trend analysis to support audit findings and strengthen the credibility of audit recommendations.
• Reporting & Communication: Deliver clear, actionable audit reports to management with follow-up mechanisms to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Engagement:Work closely with departments to clarify policies, provide guidance, and promote a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Culture & Ethics Advocacy: Champion a work culture grounded in integrity, discipline, respect, and excellence by modeling these values consistently.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) certification (required).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (preferred).
• Minimum of 7–12 years of internal audit or compliance experience, preferably in an educational or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and resolving financial discrepancies, inefficiencies, and systemic issues with measurable results.

Key Competencies

• Integrity: Makes decisions guided by ethical standards and transparency.
• Excellence: Holds self and others to high standards with a detail-oriented approach.
• Discipline: Strong organizational skills and a commitment to follow-through.
• Respect: Communicates with empathy and listens actively across all levels.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in audit tools, risk-based auditing, and data analysis platforms.

What Success Looks Like

• Policies are not just in place—they are followed and consistently adhered to.
• Findings are based on solid data and lead to actionable improvements.
• The school operates in full compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Colleagues trust your judgment and feel supported in maintaining compliance and accountability.
• You help us stay true to who we say we are—by holding us accountable to it.