SIMS Nigeria Limited has grown from a single store to a nationwide business in the consumer electronics space over the past three decades, with locations across Nigeria. The company’s growth and dedication are driven by a commitment to quality, supported by skilled and knowledgeable staff, innovative processes, and a focus on providing customers with top-tier service and dependable products.
SIMS Nigeria Limited represents several leading global brands in Nigeria, including Samsung, Royal Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Beko, Kenwood, and Powermatic. The company remains committed to delivering premium products and exceptional service while building a legacy rooted in trust, innovation, and high standards.
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
SIMS Nigeria Limited is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly ethical Internal Auditor to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organisation’s internal controls, risk management processes, and governance framework.
The ideal candidate will conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits, identify control weaknesses, assess business risks, ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, and recommend process improvements.
The Internal Auditor will work closely with various departments to safeguard company assets, enhance operational efficiency, and support the achievement of organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned and ad-hoc internal audits across finance, operations, sales, inventory, procurement, service, and administrative functions.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
- Review financial records, accounting transactions, and operational processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Perform branch audits, cash counts, inventory verification, and fixed asset inspections.
- Identify operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed audit working papers, findings, and reports with practical recommendations for management.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Investigate suspected fraud, irregularities, and policy violations and report findings to management.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.
- Review procurement processes, vendor transactions, and contract compliance to identify control gaps.
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas requiring management attention.
- Assist in developing and updating audit programmes, methodologies, and standard operating procedures.
- Support external auditors by providing relevant audit documentation and information during statutory audits.
- Maintain confidentiality of audit information and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics.
- Prepare periodic audit reports and present findings to the Audit Manager or Head of Audit.
- Continuously monitor emerging risks and recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation’s control environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- ACA, ACCA, CIA, or other relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance.
- Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance principles.
- Good understanding of IFRS, financial reporting standards, taxation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and investigative audits.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms is an added advantage.
- High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple audit assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Willingness to travel to branch locations for audit assignments where required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 22nd September, 2026.