HEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT
LAGOS
Assistant Director / Senior Manager
Grade: as determined by experience
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FOR JOB SPECIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
THE ROLE
The Head of Internal Audit will provide independent, objective and risk‑based assurance and advisory services on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Institute’s governance, risk management and internal control processes. The successful candidate will lead the Internal Audit function, support the Audit Committee of Council in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities, and provide assurance and advisory support to Management in strengthening governance, accountability, risk management and internal controls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a risk‑based Internal Audit Plan aligned with strategic objectives.
- Provide independent assurance on governance, risk, internal control and compliance frameworks.
- Plan and conduct risk‑based financial, operational, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, performance, value‑for‑money and special audits.
- Evaluate fraud risk management, whistleblowing, anti‑corruption and related controls.
- Provide advisory services on governance, risk and controls without assuming management responsibility.
- Monitor audit recommendations; report findings, deficiencies, risks and progress to Audit Committee.
- Maintain effective relationships with external auditors, regulators and assurance providers.
- Monitor Internal Audit Charter and QAIP; provide annual confirmation of independence.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Admin, Risk Management or related.
- B.Sc, HND plus professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CNA. CITN is an added advantage.
- At least 8 years’ post‑qualification experience in Internal / External Audit, risk, governance, compliance; including 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
- Demonstrable experience in risk‑based auditing, governance, risk management, internal controls and Audit Committee reporting.
- Experience in financial/operational assurance, fraud risk management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance.
- Experience in a professional body, regulatory organisation, public institution, NPO or similarly complex institution.
CORE COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE
- Significant audit experience (relevance, depth & scale)
- Sound professional judgement, analytical & problem‑solving
- Independence, objectivity, integrity & ethical courage
- Excellent written, oral, presentation & report‑writing skills
- Ability to communicate complex issues to senior management & Audit Committee
- Strong stakeholder management & influencing skills
- Supervisory & team‑development capability
- Knowledge of contemporary Internal Audit methodologies & standards
- Awareness of technology, data analytics, accounting packages & emerging risks
- Discretion, confidentiality & ability to work under pressure
- ICT skill is a must
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- Interested and qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter outlining suitability.
- Email: Info@citn.org
- Application Deadline: July 30, 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- CITN is committed to fair, merit‑based and inclusive recruitment.
- Appointment subject to Institute’s approved terms, ethics, confidentiality, conflict of interest, professional conduct and information security policies.
Application deadline
July 30, 2026
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