Internal Control & Audit Assistant

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control & Audit Assistant

Location: Bode Saadu, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To support the Internal Control & Audit Officer in strengthening internal controls, monitoring compliance with company policies and procedures, safeguarding company assets, and assisting in audit and inspection activities across the mining site to enhance operational efficiency, accountability, and risk management.

Job Description

• Support the Internal Control & Audit manager in conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across the mining site.
• Perform routine and surprise inspections of warehouses, the diesel filling station, inventory, and company assets.
• Verify inventory receipts, issues, transfers, and participate in periodic physical stock counts.
• Monitor diesel and fuel receipts, storage, dispensing, and consumption to ensure accuracy and prevent losses.
• Review staff attendance registers, overtime records, and payroll support documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify procurement transactions and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and approval limits.
• Identify control weaknesses, policy violations, fraud indicators, and operational risks, and promptly report exceptions.
• Prepare audit working papers, inspection reports, and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Perform any other internal control and audit duties assigned by the Internal Control & Manager or Management.

Performance Metrics

• Timely completion of assigned audit, inspection, and compliance review assignments.
• Accuracy and completeness of audit working papers, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Number and quality of control weaknesses, exceptions, and operational risks identified.
• Timeliness of reporting audit findings and escalation of critical issues.
• Effectiveness in conducting inventory, diesel, fuel, and asset verification with minimal discrepancies.
• Timely follow-up and monitoring of the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Timely submission of accurate Internal Control reports, inspection reports, and other assigned reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Professional Qualification: Progress towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIA, or CISA is an added advantage

Experience:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, Accounting, or Finance.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, warehousing, or a similar operational environment is an added advantage.
• Experience in inventory verification, stock counts, fuel/diesel control, payroll review, or compliance monitoring will be an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of internal control and audit principles.
• Inventory verification and stock-taking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online