Internal Auditor (Manufacturing Background… at Sterling Oil… · Lagos

Experience: 4-8 Years

Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / CA

Industry: Manufacturing (Oil & Gas / EPC / Metals & Mining Industry preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit professional with strong exposure to manufacturing audits, pre- and post-process audits, internal controls, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate should have experience working with a CA firm or in an internal audit function, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, financial controls, compliance, and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across manufacturing, operational, and support functions.
• Conduct pre-process and post-process audits to identify control gaps, process deviations, and potential risks.
• Perform audits of procurement, inventory, production, sales, finance, stores, logistics, and other manufacturing-related processes.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, SOPs, and process compliance.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, financial risks, and instances of non-compliance.
• Conduct transaction-level and process-level testing and validate supporting documentation.
• Review adherence to company policies, procedures, statutory requirements, and approved processes.
• Prepare detailed audit observations, findings, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Follow up on previous audit observations and ensure timely closure of open points.
• Assist management in strengthening internal control systems and risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, production, procurement, stores, and other departments during audit assignments.
• Prepare periodic internal audit reports and management summaries.

Required Skills & Experience

• 48 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Manufacturing Audit, Risk Advisory, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in manufacturing/internal audits.
• Strong exposure to pre-process and post-process audits.
• Experience with a CA firm / Big 4 / audit & assurance firm will be preferred.
• Good understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit procedures, and process compliance.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to independently conduct audits and interact effectively with process owners and senior management.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and audit documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Educational Qualification

• B.Com / M.Com / CA
• CA-qualified candidates with relevant internal/manufacturing audit experience will be preferred.

Key Competencies

Manufacturing Audit | Internal Audit | Pre-Process Audit | Post-Process Audit | Risk Assessment | Internal Controls | Process Audit | Compliance Audit | Audit Reporting | SOP Compliance | Inventory Audit | Operational Audit | CA Firm Experience

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates from CA firms, audit & assurance firms, internal audit functions, or manufacturing organizations with strong hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes and internal controls are encouraged to apply.