Senior Auditor Job at Elvaridah

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Auditor
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Internal Audit / Finance
Reports To: Head of Audit / CFO

Job Summary

• The Senior Auditor oversees and manages full audit cycles, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• With 7–8 years of professional audit experience, the Senior Auditor plays a vital role in strengthening internal controls, identifying major risk exposures, guiding junior auditors, and advising management on operational improvements.
• This role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to challenge processes to ensure transparency and compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Strategy:

• Lead the development of annual audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Define audit scope, methodologies, and audit programs.
• Coordinate pre-audit meetings and gather relevant documentation.

Financial Audit Oversight:

• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and transactions for reliability and integrity.
• Lead substantive testing, analytical reviews, fraud detection procedures, and compliance checks.
• Oversee verification of asset management, revenue cycles, procurement, and expenditure controls.

Operational & Compliance Audits:

• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of processes across business units.
• Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory frameworks, tax laws, SOPs, and corporate policies.
• Identify internal control weaknesses and develop practical solutions.

Risk Management:

• Lead organizational risk assessments.
• Identify high-risk areas and recommend preventive or corrective controls.
• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies.

Reporting & Presentation:

• Prepare high-level audit reports for senior management and the board.
• Communicate weaknesses, risks, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
• Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Supervise junior auditors and review their workpapers for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and audit methodology training.
• Ensure audit projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Work closely with finance, HR, operations, and external auditors.
• Provide technical guidance regarding IFRS, ISA, tax compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Participate in policy review, process redesign, and system improvement initiatives.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7 - 8 years of professional audit experience (internal, external, or both).
• Experience in managing or supervising audit teams.

Certifications:

• ICAN/ACCA certification strongly preferred (or in-progress for senior-level candidates with strong experience).

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of auditing standards, governance frameworks, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, audit tools, and ERP systems.

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and objectivity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.