African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Audit Officer to join our Internal Audit team.
• The successful candidate will support the execution of quarterly and risk-based audit reviews across the Group, with a focus on strengthening internal controls, identifying process gaps, managing compliance risks and supporting effective corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, compliance and process audits across Group business units.
• Review internal controls and identify control weaknesses, process gaps and potential risks.•Conduct audits covering areas such as Payroll, Procurement, Inventory, Finance, HRMS, ERP/CRM, regulatory compliance and financial controls.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings, reports and practical recommendations.
• Monitor and follow up on agreed management action plans.
• Identify emerging operational, financial and fraud risks and escalate significant issues promptly.
• Support continuous monitoring and improvement of the Group’s internal control environment.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Operations and other business functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Audit or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Compliance or a related function.
• Good knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures, risk management and corporate governance.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA or CISA will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, investigative and report-writing skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP/business applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments across different business units.

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a proactive audit professional who can identify risks, assess controls, uncover process gaps and provide practical recommendations that improve compliance, efficiency and business performance.

Application Closing Date
9th October, 2026.