EXPERIENCED INTERNAL AUDITOR AT SIAO PARTNERS | INTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

SIAO Partners is a subsidiary of SIAO, an independent Nigerian professional services firm which boasts of a crop of seasoned professionals with local and international experience positioned to providing excellent Human Resource Consultancy services, financial advisory services, legal and compliance services, taxation and business assurance

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and principled Internal Auditor / Compliance Officer to join our finance and risk management team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of our internal controls, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and identifying areas for operational improvement.

The ideal candidate possesses a sharp analytical mind and an uncompromising commitment to ethical standards. You will play a vital role in safeguarding the organization’s assets and reputation by providing objective insights and ensuring that our financial and operational processes remain transparent and compliant.

Requirements:

Audit & Risk Assessment

• Internal Reviews: Conduct regular audits of financial records, operational processes, and departmental workflows to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Control Frameworks: Evaluate and test the strength of internal control frameworks, identifying gaps and recommending proactive improvements.

• Risk Identification: Monitor organizational activities to detect potential risks, fraud, or non-compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.

Compliance & Reporting

• Statutory Adherence: Ensure the organization remains in full compliance with relevant Nigerian financial laws and industry-specific regulations.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed audit workpapers and provide clear, evidence-based preliminary reports for management review.

• Analytical Reporting: Utilize accounting software and advanced Excel functions to analyze data trends and provide actionable financial insights.

Professional Conduct

• Integrity & Ethics: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and personnel data.

• Collaboration: Work with various departments to implement corrective actions and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 2–5 years of proven experience in audit, risk management, or compliance roles.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong working knowledge of internal control frameworks and auditing standards.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and modern accounting software.

  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.

• Certifications: Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CIA is a significant advantage.

• Core Competencies:

  • Attention to Detail: An exacting eye for identifying discrepancies and errors.

  • Problem-Solving: Ability to investigate complex issues and propose practical solutions.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for presenting findings to stakeholders.

  • Ethics: Demonstrated high integrity and a commitment to professional ethics.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: careers@siao-ng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.