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Internal Auditor at Ellasot Consulting
Ellasot Consulting
September 26, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a competent, detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join its team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing the company's financial and operational activities, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and irregularities, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate should have strong auditing and analytical skills, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and experience reviewing financial transactions, internal controls, and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular internal audits of financial, operational, administrative, and credit activities.
Review financial transactions, expenses, payments, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper authorization.
Audit loan disbursement, repayment, collection, and recovery processes to ensure compliance with approved procedures.
Review bank transactions, cash management, customer accounts, and other financial records.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps, risks, and areas of potential financial loss.
Verify compliance with company policies, procedures, approval limits, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct periodic and surprise audits of company operations and field activities where required.
Identify and investigate discrepancies, unusual transactions, control breaches, and potential cases of fraud.
Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations for corrective action.
Follow up on previous audit findings and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
Review company assets, inventory, and other resources to ensure proper accountability.
Work with Finance, Credit, Recovery, Sales, HR/Admin, and other departments to strengthen internal controls.
Provide Management with independent and objective recommendations based on audit findings.
Maintain proper audit documentation and ensure confidentiality of sensitive company information.
Perform other duties relating to audit, risk, and internal controls as assigned by Management.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
2 - 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, risk, compliance, or a related field.
Experience in banking, microfinance, lending, financial services, or a similar industry is an advantage.
Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, or ACA is an added advantage.
Good knowledge of accounting principles, auditing procedures, and internal control systems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
Good report-writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.
Key Skills:
Internal Audit
Internal Controls
Risk Assessment
Financial Audit
Operational Audit
Fraud Detection
Compliance
Financial Analysis
Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
Audit Reporting
Investigation
Risk Management.
Our client is seeking a competent, detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join its team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing the company's financial and operational activities, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and irregularities, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate should have strong auditing and analytical skills, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and experience reviewing financial transactions, internal controls, and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular internal audits of financial, operational, administrative, and credit activities.
Review financial transactions, expenses, payments, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper authorization.
Audit loan disbursement, repayment, collection, and recovery processes to ensure compliance with approved procedures.
Review bank transactions, cash management, customer accounts, and other financial records.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps, risks, and areas of potential financial loss.
Verify compliance with company policies, procedures, approval limits, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct periodic and surprise audits of company operations and field activities where required.
Identify and investigate discrepancies, unusual transactions, control breaches, and potential cases of fraud.
Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations for corrective action.
Follow up on previous audit findings and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
Review company assets, inventory, and other resources to ensure proper accountability.
Work with Finance, Credit, Recovery, Sales, HR/Admin, and other departments to strengthen internal controls.
Provide Management with independent and objective recommendations based on audit findings.
Maintain proper audit documentation and ensure confidentiality of sensitive company information.
Perform other duties relating to audit, risk, and internal controls as assigned by Management.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
2 - 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, risk, compliance, or a related field.
Experience in banking, microfinance, lending, financial services, or a similar industry is an advantage.
Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, or ACA is an added advantage.
Good knowledge of accounting principles, auditing procedures, and internal control systems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
Good report-writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.
Key Skills:
Internal Audit
Internal Controls
Risk Assessment
Financial Audit
Operational Audit
Fraud Detection
Compliance
Financial Analysis
Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
Audit Reporting
Investigation
Risk Management.