Senior Internal Auditor at SGS

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audit assignments in SGS Nigeria, including operational, financial, and compliance reviews, and special projects, in line with the Internal Audit Manual and the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audit assignments under the direction of the Audit Team Leader.
• Perform audit procedures, including walkthroughs, control design and operating effectiveness testing, and substantive testing.
• Identify control weaknesses, risk exposures, and improvement opportunities, and support root-cause analysis, with key focus on affiliate compliance with the SGS Minimum Control Standard, ICOFR, and other risk and internal control activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise, and well-structured audit findings and reports, and discuss observations and recommendations with auditees in a constructive and professional manner.
• Escalate significant issues and risks to the Audit Team Leader in a timely manner and support effective communication between the audit team and management throughout the engagement.
• Contribute to the improvement of audit practices, tools, templates, and ways of working, and stay informed of developments in auditing standards, risk management, and internal control practices.
• Comply at all times with the SGS Code of Integrity, business principles, and SGS Rules for Life.

Qualifications
Education:

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Four to six years of experience in external or internal audit roles, ideally including industry experience in assurance, control, or risk.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Understanding of control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles, and internal audit best practices.
• Experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, or in external/internal audit, or relevant managerial experience in a finance or non-financial operational role, is an advantage.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Sound knowledge of internal control principles, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Skills required:

• Proven analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results under limited supervision.
• High level of adaptability and curiosity with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and within the region (20%).