Senior 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: Senior Internal Audit Officer

Job Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description


  • The Senior 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 Senior 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 audits and conduct audit field work based on the audit program and plan
  • Conduct a follow-up audit and report to the ICC lead
  • Review expenditures and financial transactions based on established guidelines
  • Regular revenue accounts and transaction reviews and verification
  • Prepare audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations for improvement
  • Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
  • Contribute to process, policies and procedures improvement and development
  • Travel to regional offices to conduct periodic and special audits
  • Identify operational and control weaknesses
  • Conduct internal control checks as required
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager

Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements

  • Candidates should possess a BSc Degree / HND 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.