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Internal Audit Officer At M-p Infrastructure Limited

M-P Infrastructure Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Job Description

  • The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting independent and objective audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, governance processes, and compliance frameworks across the Company's operations and project environments.
  • The role supports the Internal Audit & Control Manager by executing risk-based audit assignments, identifying control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies, assessing project and operational risks, and providing practical recommendations that improve compliance, efficiency, and safeguarding of assets.

Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Assurance:

  • Execute risk-based audit assignments across operational, financial, project, procurement, contract management, asset management, and compliance functions.
  • Conduct walkthroughs, field inspections (including project sites where applicable), interviews, and detailed testing of transactions and controls.
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in line with approved audit programs.
  • Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, irregularities, and potential fraud risks.
  • Perform audits on project execution, contractor performance, procurement processes, inventory, and asset utilization.
  • Prepare well-supported audit working papers and draft audit findings and reports.
  • Ensure audit assignments are completed within agreed timelines and in line with audit methodology and standards.

Risk Management & Governance:

  • Support risk assessments across operational units, projects, and support functions.
  • Assess compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards.
  • Identify risks and evaluate adequacy of existing controls and mitigation measures.
  • Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and perform follow-up testing.
  • Escalate significant control weaknesses, project risks, and compliance breaches to the Internal Audit & Control Manager.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Provide practical, solution-oriented recommendations to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
  • Participate in project reviews and process improvement initiatives to ensure controls are embedded at early stages.
  • Support management in understanding audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
  • Contribute insights on emerging risks within operational and project environments.

Professional Practice:

  • Maintain high ethical standards, professional skepticism, and objectivity in all audit activities.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks relevant to infrastructure, construction, energy, and telecom environments.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of audit tools, templates, and methodologies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Internal Audit & Control Manager.

HSE:

  • Promote a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to all applicable HSE policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ensure HSE considerations are incorporated into audit planning and risk assessments.
  • Support HSE compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions where required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HSE performance through audit findings and recommendations.

Key Performance Indicators

Internal Audit & Assurance:

  • Percentage of audits completed within planned timelines.
  • Quality and accuracy of audit working papers and reports.
  • Number and significance of audit findings identified.
  • Compliance with audit methodology and standards.

Risk Management & Governance:

  • Timely completion of audit follow-ups.
  • Percentage of audit recommendations implemented by management.
  • Number of control deficiencies identified and resolved.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Quality and practicality of audit recommendations.
  • Feedback from Internal Audit & Control Manager and stakeholders.
  • Contribution to process improvement initiatives.

Professional Practice:

  • Compliance with audit standards and ethical requirements.
  • Timely completion of assigned tasks and special reviews.
  • Participation in training and development programs.

HSE Key Performance Indicators:

  • Report any hazards, injuries or ill health to Supervisor or HSE Officer within 24hours of occurrence
  • 100% attendance in all company's occupational health and safety programs
  • Daily report of unsafe acts and conditions
  • Daily adherence to safe work procedures

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

M-P Infrastructure Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

September 30, 2026

Created

September 7, 2026

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