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Internal Audit Officer At Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
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ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Audit Officer to support the execution of risk-based internal audit engagements, control reviews, compliance assessments, and follow-up activities across the Group. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and process weaknesses, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and recommending practical improvements that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
  • Conduct financial, operational, compliance, IT, and process audits across various business functions.
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps or process inefficiencies.
  • Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and pharmaceutical industry requirements, including GMP, GLP, and GCP.
  • Analyse transactions and available data to identify errors, unusual activities, control exceptions, and potential fraud indicators.
  • Prepare clear and well-documented audit working papers, findings, and reports.
  • Discuss audit observations with process owners and obtain appropriate management responses and action plans.
  • Recommend practical, risk-based improvements to strengthen controls and business processes.
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding audit findings and agreed corrective actions.
  • Escalate significant risks, suspected fraud, unresolved issues, and overdue corrective actions to the Audit Manager.
  • Support risk assessments and contribute to continuous improvement of the internal audit process.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, or Compliance.
  • Professional certification or qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant certification is an advantage.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, FMCG, or related industry will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Strong knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong report-writing and communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, objectivity, independence, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and work effectively with different stakeholders.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary and performance-based benefits.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 11, 2026

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