Internal Auditor
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Broadoaks British School in Lagos is hiring a full-time Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance on risk management, internal controls, and governance. The role involves designing audit frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and working closely with the Accounts team, staff, and external auditors to safeguard assets and promote transparency.
- Full-time internal audit role at a British school in Lagos
- Reports directly to the Director of Schools
- Focus on risk management, internal controls, and compliance
- Works with Accounts team, vendors, and external auditors
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Internal Auditor at Broadoaks British School
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Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Broadoaks British School was founded out of a passion to deliver very high standards of education with a strong focus on a holistic approach to learning. We wanted a school where solid foundations will be set for life, where children are encouraged to become all round achievers having respect for themselves and others.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Purpose
The Internal Auditor provides independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the school’s risk management, internal control, and governance systems.
The role ensures that financial and operational activities are conducted in compliance with established policies, legal requirements, and best practices, safeguarding the school’s assets, promoting transparency, and supporting sustainable growth.
Overview of the Role
This position is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and review of internal audit frameworks across all departments.
The Internal Auditor evaluates the adequacy of controls, identifies risks, ensures compliance with policies, and provides recommendations to enhance efficiency, accountability, and value for money
Relationship
The Internal Auditor is selected by the Director of Schools in consultation with the Head of Operations and HR.
The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Director of School. However, in the absence of the Director, he/she will report to the Head of Operations who will also provide strategic leadership and day to day oversight. The Internal Auditor works closely with the Accounts team, staff, vendors, and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
- Internal Control Framework:
- Establish clear processes for authorization, approval, and accountability across departments.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control systems to safeguard school assets, prevent fraud, and ensure operational efficiency.
- Risk Management & Assessment:
- Maintain a risk register and report emerging risks to senior leadership.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments across academic and administrative functions to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective measures.
- Internal Audits & Monitoring:
- Track compliance with policies, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Carry out routine and surprise internal audits covering finance, procurement, payroll, admissions, inventory, and other key operations.
- Governance & Compliance:
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, labour laws, safeguarding standards, and international best practices relevant to schools.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of audit findings, follow-ups, and resolutions.
- Prepare timely reports on internal control effectiveness, risks, and incidents for the Head of School, Board, and Audit Committee.
- Training & Capacity Building:
- Deliver training sessions for staff on internal controls, financial discipline, compliance, and risk awareness.
- Provide guidance to managers to strengthen departmental controls and accountability.
- Incident Investigation & Resolution:
- Investigate reported cases of fraud, mismanagement, or policy breaches, ensuring confidentiality and fairness.
- Recommend disciplinary or corrective actions where necessary.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders during audits, inspections, or reviews.
- Partner with Finance, HR, Admin, and Academic teams to embed strong internal control practices across the school
Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial regulations and laws applicable to schools
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately and attention to detail
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
- Experience working in internal controls, risk management, or auditing, preferably in an educational setting
- Professional certification in internal auditing, risk management, or related field (e.g., CIA, CRMA, CIMA)
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their
- CV
- to:
- recruitment@broadoaksbritishschool.com
- using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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