Senior Internal Audit Officer Job at ReelFruit

ReelFruit, founded in 2012, is the market leader in the healthy snack category, pioneering the introduction of healthy dried fruit as a snack in the Nigerian market. The company was founded on a mission to build a scalable agribusiness to add value to raw materials locally and produce, package and distribute locally-made snacks that could sit on any shelf in the world!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Internal Audit Officer

Job Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Senior Internal Audit Officer will play a critical role in providing independent and objective evaluations of the company’s financial and operational activities. 
• This position is essential for ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and for supporting risk management efforts. 
• The Senior Internal Audit Officer will report to the Internal Control & Compliance Lead and will work closely with various departments to enhance overall business efficiency and effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of risk
• Develop audit programs based on the annual audit plan
• Execute regular audits and conduct audit field work based on the audit program and plan
• Conduct a follow-up audit and report to the ICC lead
• Review expenditures and financial transactions based on established guidelines
• Regular revenue accounts and transaction reviews and verification
• Prepare audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations for improvement
• Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
• Contribute to process, policies and procedures improvement and development
• Travel to regional offices to conduct periodic and special audits
• Identify operational and control weaknesses
• Conduct internal control checks as required
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager

Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements

• Candidates should possess a BSc Degree / HND in Accounting or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in internal audit, control, and compliance within a manufacturing company.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working with ERP and accounting software such as Odoo, Tally, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP and accounting software.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIA certifications are an added advantage but not compulsory.
• Willingness to travel to other states within Nigeria as required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.