Head, Internal Audit

Job Description

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit (Dangote Fertilizer Limited)

Location: Lagos

Role Mission

• The Head of Internal Audit ensures independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal control.
• Recommend enhancements to existing policies and controls to make sure they are adequate, functional, and utilized in accordance with regulatory and Dangote’s standards
• Safeguard assets, strengthen compliance, and promote process efficiency through risk-based audits and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing, implementing, and leading the  Internal Audit framework, ensuring alignment with governance, risk, and compliance objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of business unit internal auditors and external auditors to ensure effective assurance delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of audit quality.
• Provide independent oversight of key financial and operational processes, ensuring and proactive risk mitigation.
• Evaluate business processes, systems, and controls to identify weaknesses and recommend practical improvements that strengthen governance and performance.
• Advise executive management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee on emerging risks, control issues, and the adequacy of internal audit coverage.
• Drive value creation by delivering actionable insights and advisory support that improve business resilience, transparency, and long-term value.

Requirements

• 15+ years experience in finance and accounting business processes, including auditing in a multi-business organization
• 5+ years in a management role, leading a department
• Experience leading and managing large scale initiatives for a multi-million dollar business
• Professional certification as a certified public accountant (CPA), certified internal auditor CIA) or certified information systems auditor (CISA)
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in accounting or related program, Master’s degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of finance and accounting policies, principles and controls
• Knowledge of auditing information systems and standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online