Job title: Senior Internal Auditors (SIAs)
Effective Date: TBA
Reports to: Head, Internal Audit and Risk Management Department
Location: Lagos
Date: 21/07/2026
Job Summary:
The objective of a job description for senior internal auditors is to outline the key duties, tasks and responsibilities that commonly constitute the work description of senior internal auditor in most organisations. |
Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducting audits: performing financial, operational, compliance and special audits to identify risks and controls impacting financial information and business goals.
• Analyzing and examining records
• Planning and execution of audits
• Risk management evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of risk management strategies and identifying potential hazards
• Operational efficiency analysis
• Quality control and assurance
• Revenue assurance
• Documentation review
• Conducting interviews with all levels of personnel in the organization
• Performing various functions, including audits, either individually or as a part of a small or large team, and are responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of the final audit report
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial Perspective
• Audit Completion Rates
• Risk Assessment Coverage
• Cost Efficiency
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Continuous Professional Development
• Number of losses due to non execution of assistance in a timely and professional manner to Customers
Customer Perspective
• Efficacy in dealing with technical issues appropriately
• Display high level of empathy towards all stakeholders
• Timeliness in monitoring and submission of reports/documents
• Recommendation implementation
• Customer satisfaction
Internal Process Perspective
• Advice on matters requiring personal attention, with stipulated deadlines
• Emphasis on changes in meetings, daily schedules, travels and other arrangements
• Adherence to workflow /actions delegated
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Ability to work as a team and individually
• Meet established rules and regulations in handling deliverables/deadlines
Employee Perspective
• Audit Plan Completion Rate
• Action Cycle Time
• Implementation Rate of Recommendation
• Number of Significant Findings
• Client and Stakeholder Satisfaction
Required Skills and Competencies
Functional Knowledgeable in these areas
• Technical Skills
• Business Skills
• Soft skills
• Computer Skills (such as Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Word etc)
• Leadership Skills
• Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
Organizational
• Oral / Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Organizational / Planning Skills
• Eye-For- Detail
• Ability to Multi-task
• Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge
• Educated to degree level
• Detailed knowledge of Internal audit, internal controls, risk management, policies and procedures, and processes.
• Self-motivated
• Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to multi task and prioritize under pressure
• Self-starter
• Good listening skills
• Fluency in English and other languages will be a great advantage
• A team player
Attributes
• Observant
• Prudent
• Energetic
• Reliable
• Integrity and honesty
• Professionalism
• Professional Skepticism
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Ability to work under intense pressure to meet the deadlines
Experience
• A minimum of 5 years post professional qualification experience for senior internal auditor.
Qualification
• Candidate must possess a first degree (B.SC.) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Risk Management, Risk Analysis.
Certification
• Employers prefer applicants with advanced certifications like ACA (ICAN), ACCA, CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, CFA, M.SC., MBA for SIAs.
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