Assistant Head of Audit

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SIMS Nigeria Limited is hiring an Assistant Head of Audit to support the Head of Audit in overseeing the internal audit function, strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. The role is based in Victoria Island, Lagos, and involves coordinating risk-based audits, supervising audit engagements, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Senior internal audit leadership role in a major Nigerian consumer electronics company
• Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
• Full-time employment
• Requires experience in audit, risk management, and compliance
• Involves supervising audit teams and presenting findings to senior management

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Assistant Head of Audit at SIMS Nigeria Limited ⏲ Jul 31, 2026, 7:04 AM ⋕ View all E-Commerce jobs For over three decades, SIMS Nigeria Limited has grown from a single store to a nationwide business in the consumer electronics space with locations across Nigeria. Our journey of consistent growth and dedication has been driven by a commitment to quality in every aspect of our business. From our highly skilled and well-informed staff to the innovations and processes we bring to bear to ensure each customer receives top-tier service and dependable products. With pride, we believe we are on a journey to building a legacy rooted in trust, innovation, and exceptional standards riding on our partnership with Samsung, Royal Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Beko, Kenwood, Powermatic, and many others. Our values continue to guide us, allowing SIMS Nigeria Limited to thrive in a constantly evolving market while delivering lasting value to our customers, partners, and people across Nigeria. With premium products and unmatched service, we are honored to represent these trusted brands in Nigeria, bringing innovation and quality products directly to our customers with the sole aim of enriching their lives. As we continue to expand and adapt to meet the growing needs of our market, SIMS Nigeria Limited remains committed to setting the standard in product quality and service across the nation. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Assistant Head of Audit Location: Victoria Island, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview The Assistant Head of Audit will work closely with business units to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and promote a strong culture of accountability and compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating risk-based audit activities, supervising audit engagements, evaluating internal controls, identifying operational and financial risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and supporting the implementation of audit recommendations. We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly ethical Assistant Head of Audit to support the Head of Audit in overseeing the organization's internal audit function and strengthening its governance, risk management, and internal control framework. Key Responsibilities: Continuously improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency. Provide advisory support to management on internal control enhancements and business process improvements. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements. Monitor emerging business risks and recommend proactive measures to mitigate potential exposures. Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members to improve technical competence and performance. Review audit working papers, findings, and reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with auditing standards. Perform branch audits, cash counts, inventory verification, and fixed asset inspections to ensure compliance with company policies. Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, policy violations, and operational irregularities where required. Assist the Head of Audit in developing and implementing the annual risk-based internal audit plan. Support the Head of Audit in preparing reports for Executive Management and the Audit Committee. Identify financial, operational, compliance, and fraud risks, and recommend practical corrective actions. Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues. Coordinate special audits, investigations, and management-requested reviews as assigned. Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings to the Head of Audit and senior management. Lead and supervise internal audit engagements across all business functions, including finance, sales, operations, inventory, procurement, service, and administration. Review financial records, accounting processes, and operational activities to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. Maintain confidentiality of audit information and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems. Key Requirements: High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment. Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance principles. Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent professional qualification is required. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality audit outcomes. Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. Experience: conducting operational, financial, compliance, and investigative audits. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience: in internal or external audit. Experience: using ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and audit software is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Sound understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance requirements. Proven ability to supervise audit teams and manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 21st August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Victoria Island