senior auditors

3 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria OptimumFoodie Full time

Senior Auditor

Job Title: Senior Auditor

Department: Internal Audit / Finance

Experience Level: Senior (7–8 years)

Location: Lagos

Reports To: Head of Audit / CFO

Employment Type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Auditor oversees and manages full audit cycles, including planning, execution, and reporting. With 7–8 years of professional audit experience, the Senior Auditor plays a vital role in strengthening internal controls, identifying major risk exposures, guiding junior auditors, and advising management on operational improvements.

This role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to challenge processes to ensure transparency and compliance across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Audit Planning & Strategy

  • Lead the development of annual audit plans based on risk assessments.
  • Define audit scope, methodologies, and audit programs.
  • Coordinate pre-audit meetings and gather relevant documentation.

2. Financial Audit Oversight

  • Review financial statements, reconciliations, and transactions for reliability and integrity.
  • Lead substantive testing, analytical reviews, fraud detection procedures, and compliance checks.
  • Oversee verification of asset management, revenue cycles, procurement, and expenditure controls.

3. Operational & Compliance Audits

  • Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of processes across business units.
  • Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory frameworks, tax laws, SOPs, and corporate policies.
  • Identify internal control weaknesses and develop practical solutions.

4. Risk Management

  • Lead organizational risk assessments.
  • Identify high-risk areas and recommend preventive or corrective controls.
  • Advise management on risk mitigation strategies.

5. Reporting & Presentation

  • Prepare high-level audit reports for senior management and the board.
  • Communicate weaknesses, risks, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
  • Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.

6. Leadership & Team Management

  • Supervise junior auditors and review their workpapers for accuracy and completeness.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and audit methodology training.
  • Ensure audit projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.

7. Cross-Department Collaboration

  • Work closely with finance, HR, operations, and external auditors.
  • Provide technical guidance regarding IFRS, ISA, tax compliance, and internal control frameworks.
  • Participate in policy review, process redesign, and system improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 7–8 years of professional audit experience (internal, external, or both).
  • Experience in managing or supervising audit teams.

Certifications

  • ICAN/ACCA certification strongly preferred (or in-progress for senior-level candidates with strong experience).

Technical Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of auditing standards, governance frameworks, and financial reporting.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, audit tools, and ERP systems.

Competencies

  • Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
  • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
  • High ethical standards, integrity, and objectivity.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously

HOW TO APPLY : Interested candidates can forward their CVs to using the job title as the subject of the mail

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