Internal Audit Officer Job at ReelFruit

ReelFruit founded in 2012, is the market leader in the healthy snack category, pioneering the introduction of healthy dried fruit as a snack in the Nigerian market. The company was founded on a mission to build a scalable agribusiness to add value to raw materials locally and produce, package and distribute locally made snacks that could sit on any shelf in the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Audit Officer
Job Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit Officer will play a critical role in providing independent and objective evaluations of the company’s financial and operational activities.
• This position is essential for ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and for supporting risk management efforts.
• The Internal Audit Officer will report to the Internal Control & Compliance Lead and will work closely with various departments to enhance overall business efficiency and effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of risk
• Develop audit programs based on the annual audit plan
• Execute regular audit and Conduct audit field work based on the audit program and plan
• Prepare audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations for improvement
• Regular revenue accounts and transaction reviews and verification
• Contribute to process, policies and procedures improvement and development
• Travel to regional offices to conduct periodic and special audits
• Identify operational and control weakness
• Monitoring implementation of corrective actions
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
• Conduct follow up audit and report to the ICC lead
• Review expenditures and financial trasactions based on established guidelines
• Conduct internal control checks as requires
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager

Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements

• BSc/HND Degree in Accounting or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in internal audit, control, and compliance within a manufacturing company.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working with ERP and accounting software such as Odoo, Tally, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP and accounting software.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIA certifications are an added advantage but not compulsory.
• Willingness to travel to other states within Nigeria as required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.