SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR AT LAFARGE AFRICA PLC | SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and  concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Internal Auditor to lead independent appraisals of the financial, physical, and information resources governing our industrial and logistics operations. Based in Ikoyi, Lagos, this role is a critical oversight function for the business, ensuring that policies and standards are not only documented but rigorously executed across clinker production, cement grinding, and complex dispatch networks.

As a Senior Auditor, you will be a "Value-for-Money" champion—evaluating the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of all activities. You will act as a strategic partner to Plant Managers and Regional Logistics Leads, providing objective opinions that strengthen our internal control environment against material risks.

Requirements:

1. Industrial & Operational Audit

• Technical Oversight: Review end-to-end plant activities, including Maintenance, Quarry operations, Clinker production, and Packing operations.

• Inventory & ReadyMix Governance: Perform deep-dive audits into inventory management and the operational integrity of ReadyMix and Mortar units within the region.

• Control Design: Contribute to the architecture of new policies and procedures to strengthen existing controls in front of material risks.

2. Logistics & Supply Chain Assurance

• Dispatch & Scheduling: Test the design and implementation of scheduling and dispatch controls, including inbound transfers and specific plant-related logistics.

• Safety & Transport Management: Evaluate the Logistics Safety Function and monitor Transport Management for control adequacy and implementation effectiveness.

• Depot & Stock Integrity: Review depot activities, stock positions, and handling-related costs across the entire area of coverage.

3. Reporting, Investigation & Stakeholder Management

• Executive Reporting: Prepare and present concise reports for the Audit Committee, focusing on policy compliance and value-for-money metrics.

• Special Investigations: Conduct professional, high-stakes investigations into specific cases of concern or potential breach when called upon.

• Follow-up & Closure: Monitor management’s implementation of audit recommendations, performing on-site verifications to ensure risk mitigation actions are closed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within a Multinational or a "Big 4" accounting firm.

• Certifications: Must be a member of ICAN, ACCA, or CPA. Membership in the Internal Control Institute or ISACA’s CRISC certification is highly required.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Cement Industry or a similar heavy-manufacturing regulatory environment is a significant advantage.

Core Competencies

• Audit Methodology: Mastery of process review, documentation, sampling methods, and computerized auditing systems.

• Analytical Precision: Ability to evaluate complex facts and synthesize them into concise, actionable reports.

• Diplomacy: Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Plant Managers and external stakeholders while remaining objective.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified