Assistant Head of Audit

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Head of Audit

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly ethical Assistant Head of Audit to support the Head of Audit in overseeing the organization's internal audit function and strengthening its governance, risk management, and internal control framework.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating risk-based audit activities, supervising audit engagements, evaluating internal controls, identifying operational and financial risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and supporting the implementation of audit recommendations.
• The Assistant Head of Audit will work closely with business units to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and promote a strong culture of accountability and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Audit in developing and implementing the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead and supervise internal audit engagements across all business functions, including finance, sales, operations, inventory, procurement, service, and administration.
• Review audit working papers, findings, and reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with auditing standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems.
• Identify financial, operational, compliance, and fraud risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, policy violations, and operational irregularities where required.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Perform branch audits, cash counts, inventory verification, and fixed asset inspections to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Review financial records, accounting processes, and operational activities to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings to the Head of Audit and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.
• Provide advisory support to management on internal control enhancements and business process improvements.
• Coordinate special audits, investigations, and management-requested reviews as assigned.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members to improve technical competence and performance.
• Monitor emerging business risks and recommend proactive measures to mitigate potential exposures.
• Maintain confidentiality of audit information and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
• Support the Head of Audit in preparing reports for Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Continuously improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance principles.
• Sound understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and investigative audits.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to supervise audit teams and manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and audit software is an added advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality audit outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: employment@simsng.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.