Head of Audit at ADDAS Ultimate Limited

About the Role

An established company is recruiting for a Head of Audit position. This role offers strategic leadership responsibility for internal audit functions across retail operations, distribution centers, e-commerce platforms, and corporate offices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the internal audit strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives
• Advise senior leadership and the Audit Committee on audit findings, emerging risks, and control improvements
• Champion a strong risk and compliance culture across all retail operations, distribution centers, and corporate offices

Audit Planning & Execution

• Design and implement an annual risk-based audit plan covering stores, supply chain, e-commerce, finance, IT, and corporate functions
• Oversee the execution of audit engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with internal audit standards (IIA)
• Monitor follow-up actions to ensure remediation of control weaknesses identified during audits

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control frameworks and make recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate with management to identify emerging risks including cybersecurity, inventory shrinkage, data privacy, fraud, and ESG compliance
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, loss, or irregularities in partnership with Legal and HR

People & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including executive management, business unit heads, external auditors, and regulators
• Present clear, concise, and impactful audit reports and updates to the Audit Committee and Board

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to internal audit methodologies and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in audit practices, leveraging data analytics and automation tools
• Benchmark internal audit performance against industry best practices within the retail sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 - 15 years of experience in audit or related field

Location

Lagos, Nigeria