Internal Auditor
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Applicant Recruiters Limited is recruiting a detail-oriented Internal Auditor for the FMCG industry in Nigeria. The role involves reviewing procurement, stock counts, warehouse operations, sales transactions, and payroll to identify risks, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance. Candidates should apply by email with their CV before the deadline.
- FMCG industry internal audit role based in Lagos (Ikeja/Alausa) with travel to warehouses and depots.
- Responsibilities include stock counts, procurement audits, fraud investigation, and surprise audits.
- Requires Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 4–6 years of relevant audit or accounting experience needed; ICAN, ACCA, or CIA is an advantage.
- Apply by sending CV to recruitment@otsuka.ng with subject 'Internal Auditor – FMCG'.
- Application deadline: 5th September, 2026.
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required4+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, factoryThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in IkejaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Internal Auditor evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Applicant Recruiters Limited and the role in Ikeja.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, factory, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Jobzilla Nigeria; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Internal Auditor role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Ikeja under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Applicant Recruiters Limited before the interview.
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Original source description
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly ethical Internal Auditor to join our team in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing business operations, identifying financial and operational risks, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Maintain proper documentation and confidentiality of all audit activities and findings. Review procurement processes, supplier transactions, purchase orders, and delivery documentation. Conduct physical stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system and accounting records. Audit warehouse and distribution activities to identify stock losses, damages, expiries, shortages, and other discrepancies. Verify expenses, payment requests, supporting documents, and approvals before and after transactions. Follow up on outstanding audit findings and ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented. Monitor compliance with company policies, approval limits, SOPs, and delegated authorities. Review sales transactions, invoices, receipts, discounts, returns, credit notes, and customer balances. Review van sales operations, sales representatives' activities, route sales, cash collections, and deposits. Investigate suspected fraud, theft, financial irregularities, policy violations, and unauthorized transactions. Conduct surprise audits and spot checks across offices, warehouses, depots, and sales locations. Prepare clear and comprehensive internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations. Support management in identifying opportunities to reduce costs, prevent revenue leakages, and improve operational efficiency. Review payroll-related transactions and other staff-related payments where necessary. Conduct periodic audits of sales, finance, procurement, inventory, warehouse, distribution, and administrative operations. Identify weaknesses in internal controls and recommend practical corrective measures. Requirements: Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and unusual transactions. High level of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and professional judgment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal audit procedures. Good understanding of inventory management, sales operations, cash management, procurement, and financial controls. Good communication and report-writing skills. Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CIA is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience: working with accounting/ERP software. 4–6 years' relevant experience: in Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting, or a related function. Experience: in the FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or trading industry is highly desirable. Willingness to travel to warehouses, depots, branches, distributors, and sales locations when required. Key Competencies: Data Analysis & Reconciliation Internal Controls & Risk Management Microsoft Excel Fraud Detection & Investigation Procurement Audit Strong Integrity & Attention to Detail. Cash & Expense Audit Sales & Revenue Audit Stock & Inventory Audit Report Writing How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: recruitment@otsuka.ng with “Internal Auditor – FMCG” as the subject of the email. Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: 5th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 2 other locations Lagos State , Ikeja , Alausa Internal Auditor job vacancies in Nigeria