Regional Head, Internal Audit for Nigeria at Dangote Industries Limited – Lagos

Dangote Industries Limited seeks a Regional Head of Internal Audit for Nigeria, based in Lagos. The senior position advises the Group Chief Internal Auditor and board committees on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and financial and operational controls across group businesses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review and finalise internal audit reports and presentations for the Group Board Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Review audit committee materials for South and Eastern Africa and West and Central Africa and support their proceedings.
• Prepare assurance reporting for executive management, statutory audit committees and performance review meetings.
• Coordinate quarterly anti-fraud committee reporting and consolidated management-letter validation.
• Lead presentations on audit results and key control matters for senior leadership.
• Manage special audit investigations and reviews involving other Dangote business units.
• Lead business continuity audit engagements under ISO 22301 and support audit-technology improvement projects.
• Review audit departmental financial controls, spending and liaison with external consultants or auditors.
• Review submissions to regulators such as the FRCN and SEC.
• Advise on governance standards, financial controls, organisational risk and continuous audit improvement.

Requirements

• BSc or HND in Accounting or a related field; master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional membership in CIA, ICAN, ACCA, CPA or IIA is required.
• At least 15 years’ relevant experience, including eight years at senior management level.
• Experience in leading risk and controls assurance in a large organisation or top-tier audit firm.
• Excellent knowledge of internal audit standards, ethics, IFRS, COSO and corporate governance.
• Experience with SAP, ERP platforms, audit automation and reporting tools.
• Excellent strategic judgement, project management, communication and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Additional credentials such as CQA, CFSA or ISACA certifications and international exposure are advantageous.

Benefits

• Private health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Training and development.
• Career development opportunities.