Audit officer at Westfield Consulting Limited in Lagos

Position Objective

To offer self-sufficient and goal guarantee on the performance of internal regulates, risk mitigation strategy, and compliance methods, making sure adherence with compliance obligations and Shariah principles. The Audit officer analyzes process effectiveness, recognizes possibility risks, and endorses enhancements to strengthen internal regulate operational structures.

Primary duties

Audit Organizing & Implementation Help during the formation of the yearly risk-based audit strategy. Carry out internal audits in line with authorized audit programs, making sure coverage of financial, business, adherence, and Shariah components. Assess the adequacy and performance of internal regulates, risk mitigation strategy methods, and compliance frameworks. Adherence & Shariah Guarantee Ensure the organization’s processes and procedures follow relevant compliance obligations, organizational guidelines, and Islamic finance (Shariah) standard procedures. Collaborate with the Shariah Adherence Unit to evaluate compliance to non-interest banking guidelines. Recognize regulate weaknesses or violation concerns and endorse suitable remedial actions. Status updates & Recordkeeping Organize audit findings and show clear, brief, and goal audit documentation for executive review. Check in on audit strategic guidance to guarantee prompt execution of corrective actions. Preserve complete operating papers and audit recordkeeping for letter of recommendation and adherence. Risk mitigation strategy & Regulate Evaluate Help in evaluating key business risks and the performance of mitigating regulates. Execute ad hoc and investigation audits as necessary to handle specific matters or suspected breaches. Advance industry standards in internal regulate and risk consciousness cross-functional units. Participant Relation Coordinate with external auditors, authorities, and internal participants during audit assessments and inspections. Offer consultative assist to business units on risk and regulate concerns without compromising autonomy.

Credentials & Expertise

• Bsc in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or associated discipline. A member of a professional body which includes ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA is essential or in advancement.
• 3–5 years of expertise in internal auditing, ideally in a financial institution or non-interest finance setting.
• Expertise in Islamic finance principles and Shariah-conforming processes is a plus.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Robust logical, investigation, and analytical abilities.
• Good expertise in internal regulate frameworks, audit standardized processes, and risk mitigation strategy.
• High level of honesty and reliability, objectivity, and competence.
• Competence in audit software/resources and MS Workspace Suite.
• Clear articulation and documentation-skilled in writing.

Preferred Expertise:

Understanding with non-interest banking rules, Shariah audit principles, and applicable guidelines (e.g., AAOIFI, IFSB). Comprehension of financial goods which includes Murabaha, Ijarah, Mudarabah, etc., will be an added advantage.