Job Title

Internal Audit Specialist

Job Objectives

• To support the delivery of independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services by evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, and providing practical recommendations for improvement.

Organisation: Dangote Ports Operations

Department: Internal Audit

Office: GDNL Terminal ‘E’ Building Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos-Nigeria.

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across business functions and operational areas.


• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.


• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and emerging risks.


• Develop practical and risk-focused recommendations and corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies.


• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and agreed actions.


• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to management and relevant stakeholders.


• Follow up on agreed management action plans and monitor the timely resolution of outstanding audit issues.


• Maintain complete and high-quality audit working papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.


• Perform audit testing, review supporting documentation, and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions.


• Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and integrity throughout all audit engagements.

Competence Requirements

• Strong knowledge of internal auditing principles, standards, and methodologies.


• Proficiency in risk assessment, control evaluation, and risk-based audit planning.


• Strong understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management frameworks.


• Ability to conduct audit testing, analyze evidence, and identify control deficiencies.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Proficiency in audit documentation, working papers, and report preparation.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting audit findings.


• Ability to develop practical recommendations and monitor corrective actions through resolution.


• High level of professional integrity, independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, audit software, and other relevant financial systems

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualifications

• Professional accounting/auditing qualifications such as IIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.


• ACA qualification is a mandatory requirement

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in a combination of external and internal audit


• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, risk management and internal audit principles.


• Experience with ERP, audit analytics or other relevant professional certifications