Maxitech Global Investment Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Internal Audit
Reports To: Finance Manager
Position Overview
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for assessing the company’s financial and operational systems, with particular emphasis on inventory control, payment processes, and overall financial governance. The role is critical in detecting risks, inefficiencies, or fraudulent practices while ensuring compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution
- Design and execute risk-based audit programs, focusing on inventory, procurement, vendor payments, and financial reporting.
- Conduct comprehensive audits of inventory procedures, such as stock movements, valuation, and warehouse procedures.
- Examine the efficacy of the internal controls over accounts payable and disbursements.
- Evaluate payment workflows to ensure adherence to company policy and minimize risks of fraud or errors.
- Verify the correctness and compliance of financial systems and records on a regular basis.
Inventory Audits
- Review documentation for inventory activities such as purchases, receipts, sales, and transfers.
- Oversee and verify physical stock counts and cycle counts to uncover discrepancies or losses.
- To ensure accurate reporting, evaluate stock turnover and write-offs of obsolete inventory.
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to confirm proper handling and storage practices that reduce shrinkage.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Determine operational and financial risks, fraud, or inefficiencies, and suggest remedial actions.
- Keep up-to-date on pertinent laws, industry norms, and global accounting standards.
- Suggest improvements for operational efficiency, cost savings, and compliance.
- Ensure management takes action on audit recommendations addressing control gaps.
Payment & Financial Controls
- Assess payment processes to confirm alignment with vendor contracts and company procedures.
- To lower the risk of fraud, examine the separation of roles for approvals and authorizations.
- Sample transactions and vendor invoices to validate approvals, reconciliations, and proper documentation.
- Confirm compliance of payments and accounting records with tax laws, corporate policies, and regulations.
Reporting & Documentation
- Write thorough audit reports that include findings, hazards, and suggestions.
- Report audit findings to external auditors, department leaders, and management.
- Maintain documentation of audit procedures, testing, and results in line with audit standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated on best practices, new technologies, and emerging trends in auditing and inventory/payment systems.
- Recommend and implement improvements to audit processes, using analytics or automation where possible.
Collaboration & Training
- To evaluate current controls, collaborate with the accounting, operations, and finance departments.
- Educate employees on compliance with inventory and payment procedures, promoting a culture of accountability.
- Support audits and truthful disclosures by collaborating with regulators and external auditors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- ACCA certification is an added advantage.
- Four to six years of applicable auditing expertise with complicated inventory and payment systems in manufacturing, retail, or distribution.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting, particularly in inventory and payment processes.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a strong focus on details.
- Outstanding organizing abilities and multi-priority management skills.
- Independent, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
- Exceptional moral principles, honesty, and tact when managing private data.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present audit findings and recommendations.
Salary
₦700,000–₦1,000,000 per month.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their resumes to victor.alofe@maxitechglobal.com with the subject line “Internal Auditor.”
Application Deadline: 24th September, 2025.
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