Head, Internal Audit (Dangote Fertilizer Ltd)
Dangote Industries Limited
Remote
- 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.
- 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.
- 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