Internal Auditor Nigeria

At Amy Consulting - Our client is a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) distribution company committed to delivering quality products efficiently through a growing network of warehouses, retail outlets, and distribution channels.  They are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time Discover moreJob search filterManagerEngineeringJob Description

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Internal Auditor to join the team. This role is responsible for strengthening internal controls, ensuring operational compliance, safeguarding company assets, and promoting accountability across our outlets, warehouses, and distribution network. The successful candidate will conduct operational, financial, inventory, and compliance audits while identifying opportunities to improve business processes, minimise losses, and mitigate fraud risks. This position is ideal for an individual with strong investigative skills, sound commercial judgement, and experience within an FMCG, retail, or distribution environment.

As the Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for:

Conduct routine audits across outlets, warehouses, and operational units. Review financial records, sales reports, cash handling processes, expense records, and operational transactions. Verify daily sales remittances, cash reconciliations, and inventory movements. Monitor compliance with company policies, internal controls, and financial procedures. Identify financial leakages, operational inefficiencies, and control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.

Carry out periodic stock counts and inventory verification exercises. Monitor stock transfers, inventory movements, damages, shortages, and variances. Review warehouse processes to ensure proper documentation and accountability. Investigate stock discrepancies and recommend improvements to inventory controls.

Outlet &  Sales Audits:

Audit van sales operations, field sales activities, and distribution processes. Verify outlet sales records and customer transaction accuracy. Conduct surprise audits and spot checks where required. Ensure compliance with approved operational and sales procedures.

Identify operational, financial, compliance, and fraud-related risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations. Follow up on the implementation of agreed corrective actions.

Recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. Support the development of audit frameworks and control systems. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline. 3–5 years' experiencein Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Finance. Previous experience within anFMCG, retail, manufacturing, or distribution environmentwill be a significant advantage. Professional qualification or progress towards certification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CIA) is an added advantage. Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, inventory management, and audit methodologies. Experience conducting stock audits, warehouse audits, and operational audits. High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. Strong report writing and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to travel regularly to company locations, warehouses, and outlets.

High attention to detail Strong analytical and investigative skills Financial and commercial acumen Inventory control and reconciliation Risk identification and mitigation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Time management and organisational skills Integrity, accountability, and sound judgement.

N300,000 / month.  Application Closing Date

15th August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their most up-to-date resume to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Internal Auditor" as the subject of the mail.