Audit Officer at Undisclosed Company via Recruitment Squad – Lagos

Recruitment Squad is recruiting on behalf of an undisclosed employer for an Audit Officer in Lagos. The role covers internal audits across finance, procurement, inventory, project sites and administration, with a focus on compliance, risk identification and effective controls.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc internal audits across departments and project sites in line with the approved audit plan.
• Review financial transactions, payment vouchers, bank reconciliations and expense claims for accuracy, authorisation and supporting documentation.
• Audit procurement processes, vendor selection and contract compliance to assess value for money and identify irregularities.
• Carry out inventory and stock counts at warehouses and construction sites, reconciling materials received, issued and used against project records.
• Assess the design and operation of internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Identify, document and report risks, control gaps, non-compliance and possible fraud.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risk ratings and recommendations, and follow up agreed actions through to completion.
• Support risk assessments, special investigations and management reviews.
• Help develop and update internal policies, procedures and audit checklists.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators when required.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Two to four years of experience in internal audit, internal control or external audit.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or ICAN in view is an advantage.
• Experience in construction, real estate, manufacturing or project-based companies is a strong advantage.
• Good knowledge of internal-control frameworks such as COSO, IFRS and audit standards.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP or accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or SAP is an advantage.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills, high integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to visit project sites within Lagos and its environs.

What the employer offers

• Competitive salary, with HMO, pension and group-life benefits.
• Exposure to large construction and real-estate projects.
• A structured, professional work environment with room to grow.