SENIOR INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER AT ETA ZUMA MINING AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED

About Company:

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The core functions of Internal Audit Department are to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency to help the organization achieve its strategic objectives and safeguard its assets.
• A senior officer working in the Internal Audit Department is primarily responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth operation and coordination of Internal audit activities.
• This role facilitates efficient departmental operations by handling administrative tasks, supporting documentation, and enabling effective communication and coordination within the Internal Audit Department.
• The Department Senior Officer to Internal Audit Department will act as 2IC of HOD and take charge in the absence of HOD.
• Shall support the HOD in managing the Investigations, Financial, Compliance and Material Audit Units.
• Shall support the HOD to ensure core tasks of risk assessment, control evaluation, and compliance monitoring efficiently and effectively.
• Shall provide administrative support to the department in Document management, Processes, and training on departmental processes.
• The Department Senior Officer must maintain the highest level of integrity, demonstrate the I-REAP core values and be a contributor to the desired cultures, leading by example in all areas, and ensuring that line and staff are coordinated and kept abreast of corporate strategy and direction at all time.

Responsibilities
Operational and administrative support:

• Effective administrative services
• Custodian of internal systems, SOPs, process documents
• Manage document processing, registration, tracking and archival
• Manage departmental assets, work tools, facilities, etc.

Departmental Strategic Execution and Coordination:

• Ensure efficient support of execution of key initiatives of the HOD.
• Coordinate departmental collaboration on all admin matters within EZM and with corresponding departments in Client Companies.
• Ensure that business processes within the department are up to date.

Performance and Staff Management:

• Supervise the tasks assigned to the different HOUs and departmental team for effective closure.
• Facilitate relevant training on departmental processes, compliance requirements, and documentation and best practices for operation.
• Support the HOD in appraising staff of the department, provide mentorship/guidance to new staff and drive continuous improvement in staff performance.
• Shall be responsible staff training and retraining.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Collate, compile and provide operational report to the HOD for review and submission to the EC.
• Maintain all compliance lists and requirements, ensuring effective monitoring and timely escalation to achieve 100% compliance.
• Business Continuity and Succession Planning
• Act as 2IC to HOD and take charge in the absence of the HOD.
• Support in managing any unit or departmental function of any exited staff, by ensuring that each position has a replacement at any given time from internal resource pending replacement.
• Ensure that proper handover is done and all company tools are retrieved
• Ensure that staff functions are rotational so that all roles can be covered by anyone at any given time.
• Collaborate with HOD to organise departmental level on boarding of new hires, including provision of all tools, systems and work requirements.

Requirements:

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, or CRMA are strongly preferred and demonstrate a commitment to audit and governance excellence.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g., M.Sc. Accounting, MBA with a Finance/Risk focus) will be considered a valuable asset.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory, audit, compliance, or internal audit function.
• Demonstrable experience in administrative coordination, process control, or risk management functions is essential.

Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Sound knowledge of internal audit frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management practices.
• Working understanding of financial and operational audit procedures, fraud detection, and corrective control processes.
• Strong command of document and record management systems, SOPs, and audit documentation standards.
• Proficient in data analysis, report creation, and presenting operational metrics for executive review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with audit or ERP platforms.
• Competence in policy enforcement, compliance tracking, and exception reporting across control units.

Personal Attributes and Leadership Competencies:

• Uncompromising integrity, professionalism, and commitment to organisational values.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in policy communication and compliance documentation.
• Ability to lead indirectly, supervise across units, and function as Second-in-Command (2IC) to the HOD.
• Highly organised, disciplined, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, ability to mentor junior staff, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Strong commitment to the I-REAP core values and ability to lead by example in promoting ethical, efficient practices.

Organisational Fit and Role Readiness:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate internal control activities and serve as liaison across departments and client companies.
• Capacity to step into unit roles or manage transitions during personnel exits, ensuring business continuity
• Capable of facilitating compliance training, onboarding support, and promoting rotation of responsibilities within the department.
• Committed to strategic alignment, report accuracy, and process improvement that supports audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Governance & Baseline Competencies:

• Reporting: The department senior officer shall report directly to the HOD of the department, collaborate with ECSEC Admin having oversight, and have dotted reporting lines to the EC.
• Admin Structure: The department senior officer shall be considered as Intermediate Senior Management.
• Baseline Competencies: Shall have understanding of document management principles, understanding of project management, ability to prepare and present management reports and understanding of departmental operations.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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