Senior Internal Auditor
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SGS Inspection Services Nigeria Limited is hiring a Senior Internal Auditor for a hybrid, full-time role based in Apapa, Lagos. The position involves planning and executing risk-based internal audit assignments, identifying control weaknesses and risk exposures, and contributing to audit reports and process improvements. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 4–6 years of audit experience, and a professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA.
- Full-time hybrid role based in Apapa, Lagos
- Requires 4–6 years of external or internal audit experience
- Professional certification (CIA, CPA, or ACCA) strongly preferred
- Involves up to 20% local and regional travel
- Application deadline is 30th September 2026
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Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Senior Internal Auditor (Hybrid) at SGS Inspection Services Nigeria Limited
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Sep 16, 2026, 1:02 PM
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SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Primary
Responsibilities
- Escalate significant issues and risks to the Audit Team Leader in a timely manner and support effective communication between the audit team and management throughout the engagement.
- Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audit assignments under the direction of the Audit Team Leader.
- Comply at all times with the SGS Code of Integrity, business principles, and SGS Rules for Life.
- Identify control weaknesses, risk exposures, and improvement opportunities, and support root-cause analysis, with key focus on affiliate compliance with the SGS Minimum Control Standard, ICOFR, and other risk and internal control activities.
- Perform audit procedures, including walkthroughs, control design and operating effectiveness testing, and substantive testing.
- Execute risk-based internal audit assignments in SGS Nigeria, including operational, financial, and compliance reviews, and special projects, in line with the Internal Audit Manual and the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Contribute to the improvement of audit practices, tools, templates, and ways of working, and stay informed of developments in auditing standards, risk management, and internal control practices.
- Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise, and well-structured audit findings and reports, and discuss observations and recommendations with auditees in a constructive and professional manner.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, or in external/internal audit, or relevant managerial
in a finance or non-financial operational role, is an advantage.
Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Understanding of control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles, and internal audit best practices.
University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Sound knowledge of internal control principles, risk management, and governance frameworks.
Four to six years of
in external or internal audit roles, ideally including industry
in assurance, control, or risk.
Skills required:
Proven analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
High level of adaptability and curiosity with a problem-solving mindset.
Willingness and ability to travel locally and within the region (20%).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and deliver quality results under limited supervision.
Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover letter to:
- hr.nigeria@sgs.com
- using the position as the subject of email.
- Application
- Deadline:
- 30th September, 2026.
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