Senior Internal Auditor at Dangote

Location: NASCON - HO, NASCON - HO

Job Summary

Responsible for managing audit engagements end-to-end—covering planning, execution, leadership of junior auditors, and ensuring the quality of all deliverables before review by the Head of Internal Audit.
The position is intended to function as a senior audit lead who will effectively deputize for the Head of Internal Audit

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operations Audits

• Conduct audit of production processes, plant operations, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
• Review raw materials usage, production planning, yield variances, and production losses.
• Audit maintenance activities, spare parts consumption, and equipment uptime records
• Evaluate quality control procedures and compliance with QA standards and HSSE standards.
• Audit waste management, scrap, and stock disposal processes.

Supply Chain, Inventory & Warehouse Audits

• Conduct stock counts and verify the accuracy of raw material, WIP, and finished goods
• Aduit warehouse processes, receiving, storage conditions, dispatch, and documentation
• Review procurement processes, vendor management, contract compliance, and price comparison
• Audit material movement and ensure proper documentation and control of inventory

Logistics & Transport Audits

• Conduct audits on fleet management, fuel usage, trip records, vehicle maintenance, and driver compliance
• Review tracking systems, route planning, and adherence to transport policies
• Audit vehicle maintenance schedules, spare parts usage, and transport cost analysis
• Evaluate compliance with transport policies and safety procedures

Financial & Compliance Audit

• Evaluate internal controls around payments, cost accounting, production costing, payroll, and expense claims.
• Review production cost, bill of materials (BOM), and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements
• Conduct revenue assurance checks and fraud risk reviews.

IT Audit Responsibilities

• Conduct general IT control (GITC) audits, including:
  • Access controls (user rights, password, privilege levels)
  • Change management controls
  • Backup and recovery procedures
  • System development lifecycle
• Perform application controls review on ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Audit data integrity, system configuration, and interface controls across production, finance, transport, and warehouse modules
• Review cybersecurity controls such as antivirus management, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and patch updates
• Assess compliance with IT policies, data protection regulations, and security standards
• Perform analytics using digital tools to test transactions, identify anomalies, and detect fraud.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA) is an advantage

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years in internal audit, risk management, or control functions
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, production operations, logistics, supply chain, or similar industries is highly preferred. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures
• Ability to analyze operational data (production records, inventory reports, yield results)
• Knowledge of IIA standards and internal control frameworks
• High attention to detail and strong investigative skills 
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, audit tools, and SAP
• Excellent communication and report-writing ability
• Integrity, objectivity, and strong problem-solving skills.