Job Title: Senior Audit Manager

Industry: Tobacco Manufacturing & Distribution | FMCG

Reports To: Managing Director

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Work Structure: Fully Onsite

Remuneration: ₦2,000,000 Gross Monthly

Client Overview
Our client is a leading organization in the manufacturing and FMCG industry, engaged in the production and nationwide distribution of high-quality tobacco products. With a strong operational footprint across Nigeria, the company is committed to maintaining excellence in corporate governance, financial integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while driving sustainable business growth.

Role Summary
Our client is seeking a seasoned, compliance‑driven Senior Auditor to strengthen its internal audit, controls, and risk management function. The ideal candidate will lead efforts across internal controls and SOP compliance, fraud detection and forensic review, and comprehensive evaluations of financial and operational processes.

This role is critical to identifying and assessing business risks, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements, and delivering actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and safeguard organizational assets.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across business units and operational processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and compliance gaps, recommending practical corrective actions.

Financial & Operational Audits

• Conduct financial, operational, inventory, and compliance audits to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Review financial records, accounting processes, procurement activities, and inventory management for compliance with established policies.
• Verify the integrity of financial information and ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and corporate governance standards.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audit engagements by providing required documentation and audit support.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to senior management.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce business risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
  ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive audit experience, preferably within the manufacturing, FMCG, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, financial controls, and corporate governance.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.

Core Competencies

• Risk Assessment & Management
• Financial & Operational Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Fraud Detection & Investigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Ethical Judgment & Integrity