Job Title: Internal Auditor
SIMS Nigeria Limited is a leading consumer electronics company with over three decades of experience and locations across Nigeria. The company is committed to delivering quality products and excellent customer service through its partnerships with leading electronics brands, including Samsung, Panasonic, Philips, Beko and Kenwood.
As the company continues to expand, it is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to strengthen its internal controls, assess business risks and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Company: SIMS Nigeria Limited
Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Consumer Electronics and Retail
Experience: Minimum of 4 years
Salary: Not Specified
Job Summary
The Internal Auditor will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and governance practices. The successful candidate will conduct financial, operational and compliance audits, identify weaknesses, investigate irregularities and recommend improvements to protect company assets and enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned and ad-hoc audits across finance, sales, inventory, procurement, operations and administrative functions.
- Evaluate internal controls, risk management processes and governance practices.
- Review financial records, accounting transactions and operational processes for accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct branch audits, cash counts, inventory checks and fixed asset inspections.
- Identify financial, operational, compliance and fraud risks and recommend corrective measures.
- Prepare audit working papers, findings and reports with practical recommendations for management.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding issues.
- Investigate suspected fraud, irregularities and policy violations.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
- Review procurement activities, vendor transactions and contract compliance.
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies and potential risks.
- Assist in developing audit programmes, methodologies and standard operating procedures.
- Support external auditors during statutory audits by providing relevant documentation and information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of audit information and uphold professional ethics.
- Prepare periodic audit reports and present findings to the Audit Manager or Head of Audit.
- Monitor emerging risks and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
- A minimum of four years’ relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or compliance.
- ACA, ACCA, CIA or another relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal controls, risk management and corporate governance.
- Good understanding of IFRS, financial reporting standards, taxation and regulatory compliance.
- Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance and investigative audits.
- Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Good report-writing, communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is an added advantage.
- High integrity, objectivity and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different departments.
- Willingness to travel to branch locations for audit assignments when required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected], using Internal Auditor – Ibadan as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 3rd November, 2026.