Head, Internal Control & Audit (Manufacturing) at Primera Africa Group

Primera Africa Group is a leading pan-African conglomerate with a diversified group of businesses across consumer/ small business finance, non-alcoholic beverages, and formal retail businesses.

Job Title: Head, Internal Control & Audit (Manufacturing)

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework aligned with best practices and relevant Nigerian regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Perform internal audits across various departments, including production, purchasing, inventory management, sales, and finance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and identify control gaps.
• Document audit findings, prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvement, and present them to management.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and track progress toward achieving control objectives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, accounting principles, and
• Nigerian regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and audit findings.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Min 5 years of internal control and audit in a manufacturing industry.
• SAP Experience
• Professional certification ICAN, ACA, CISA
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the use of SAP
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit procedures in manufacturing industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.