Deputy HOD Internal Audit

Position: Deputy HOD Internal Audit
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Mode: 100% On-Site
Experience: 15+ Years
Industry: Manufacturing / Oil & Gas preferred
Travel: Flexible to travel as required

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Deputy HOD – Internal Audit with 15+ years of strong experience in Core Internal Audit. Candidates with substantial experience in the Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries will be highly preferred.

The role will be responsible for leading and overseeing process-based, operational and risk-based Internal Audit activities across the organization. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on exposure to P2P, O2C, R2R and end-to-end process audits, along with experience managing audit teams and working with senior management.

This is a 100% on-site position in Lagos, Nigeria, and the candidate must be willing to relocate and travel to various business, plant and project locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HOD – Internal Audit in developing and executing the organization's Internal Audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Lead and oversee end-to-end process-based and risk-based Internal Audit assignments.
• Conduct and review P2P (Procure-to-Pay) audits, including procurement, vendor management, purchasing, GRN, invoice processing and payments.
• Conduct and review O2C (Order-to-Cash) audits, including order management, billing, collections, credit control and revenue processes.
• Conduct and review R2R (Record-to-Report) audits, including accounting processes, reconciliations, journal entries, financial closing and reporting controls.
• Oversee operational, plant and factory audits, particularly within manufacturing environments.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify process gaps and assess operational and business risks.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, potential fraud risks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Review and finalize Internal Audit reports, including observations, root causes, risks and recommendations.
• Present significant audit findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and follow up on implementation of agreed management action plans.
• Guide, supervise and mentor the Internal Audit team to ensure quality and timely completion of assignments.
• Ensure consistency and quality of audit methodologies, documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with business and functional heads to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
• Undertake special audits, investigations and management-requested reviews when required.
• Travel to plants, factories, project sites and other business locations as required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Core Internal Audit.
• Strong experience in Process Audit, Process-Based Audit and Operational Audit.
• Hands-on experience in P2P, O2C and R2R audits.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Internal Controls, Risk Management, Audit Methodology and Process Improvement.
• Experience leading or managing Internal Audit teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex audit assignments from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively based on business requirements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a senior, hands-on Core Internal Audit professional with strong exposure to:

Process-Based Audit | P2P Audit | O2C Audit | R2R Audit | Operational Audit | Plant & Factory Audit | Internal Controls | Risk-Based Audit

Candidates from Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Heavy Engineering, Metals & Mining or other process-intensive industries will be preferred.

Location & Relocation

• Lagos, Nigeria
• 100% On-Site
• Candidate must be willing to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria.
• Candidate must have flexibility to travel to plants, factories, project sites and other business locations as required.