Internal Auditor Job at Westfield Consulting

Westfield Consulting was founded in January 2012, by a team of Nigerians with over 45 years of cumulative work experience in management and consultancy. Westfield Consulting is a provider of Human Resource and Strategic Management Services. Our focus on innovation and excellence in service delivery has made us a first choice to our growing clientele in various sectors. We have successfully achieved a positive work force attitude, while engineering a more motivated and committed workforce for our clients with notable results Our results provide a testament about the quality of our services. 70% of our business is repeat business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Auditor
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Internal Audit
Reporting to: Head, Internal Audit / Audit Committee
Industry: Non-Interest Finance / Islamic Financial Services

Job Purpose

• To provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Shariah principles.
• The Internal Auditor evaluates operational efficiency, identifies potential risks, and recommends improvements to strengthen internal control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Execution Assist in the development of the annual risk-based audit plan. Conduct internal audits in line with approved audit programs, ensuring coverage of financial, operational, compliance, and Shariah aspects. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks.
• Compliance & Shariah Assurance Ensure the company’s operations and practices adhere to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Islamic finance (Shariah) guidelines. Work closely with the Shariah Compliance Unit to assess adherence to non-interest banking standards. Identify control weaknesses or non-compliance issues and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Reporting & Documentation Prepare audit findings and present clear, concise, and objective audit reports to management. Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. Maintain comprehensive working papers and audit documentation for reference and compliance.
• Risk Management & Control Review Assist in assessing key business risks and the effectiveness of mitigating controls. Perform ad hoc and investigative audits as required to address specific concerns or suspected breaches. Promote best practices in internal control and risk awareness across departments.
• Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders during audit reviews and inspections. Provide advisory support to business units on risk and control issues without compromising independence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline. Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA is required or in progress.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in a financial institution or non-interest finance setting.
• Knowledge of Islamic finance principles and Shariah-compliant operations is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, and risk management.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in audit software/tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Familiarity with non-interest banking regulations, Shariah audit principles, and relevant standards (e.g., AAOIFI, IFSB).
• Understanding of financial products such as Murabaha, Ijarah, Mudarabah, etc., is a plus.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their recent CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.