Manufacturing

Assistant Coordinator, Internal Audit

Nigerian Red Cross Society·Abuja, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingFull TimeContract
-Closes 20 Dec 2026

JOB PURPOSE

With the support of the Secretary General, the Assistant Coordinator, Internal Audit contributes to delivering individual audit assignments and tasks and leads basic end-to-end audit assignments.

The role ensures independent review of systems, controls and compliance, timely reporting, follow-up of recommendations, and capacity building on audit, assurance and integrity.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Delivery:

  • With oversight from the Secretary General, contribute to the delivery of audit assignments and tasks, including audit planning, developing audit terms of reference, audit testing, and report writing.
  • With oversight from the Secretary General, deliver basic end-to-end audit assignments, including scoping, audit testing, report writing, audit suggestions, and risk follow-up.
  • Ensure assigned audit tasks are delivered to time and quality.
  • Effectively communicate audit findings and risks to stakeholders.
  • Support the work of the external audit coordination and investigations functions, as directed by the Secretary General.
  • Build Effective Relationships Across NRCS and Provide Value-Adding Advisory Services:
  • Contribute to the delivery of audit advisory activities, with guidance from the Secretary General.
  • Provide training and workshops to NRCS teams on assurance and integrity topics.
  • Build effective relationships across NRCS and provide value-adding advisory services.

Act as an Effective and Inclusive Team Member:

  • Maintain relevant professional qualifications and complete the required continued professional development (CPD).
  • Role model NRCS values and principles in day-to-day operations. Proactively work to create a safe and inclusive environment.

Deliver Annual Audit Plan Activities and Provide Technical Support to Branches:

  • Contribute to the delivery of annual audit plan activities.
  • Provide training and workshops to Branch teams on assurance and integrity topics.

Duties Applicable to All Staff:

  • Work actively towards the achievement of NRCS goals.
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
  • Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Required: University degree.
  • Required: Internal audit (CIA, PIIA, CMIA) or equivalent qualification (ACCA, IRM etc).
  • Preferred: ACFE qualification / CHS IQTS qualification (or CHS Tier 3 qualification).

Experience:

  • Required: At least 5 years of professional internal audit experience.
  • Required: Experience of risk-based audit methodologies and approaches.
  • Preferred: Experience in working for a humanitarian, charitable or not-for-profit organisation.
  • Preferred: Experience working across different states / branches (national experience).

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Required: Knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies and practices.
  • Required: An understanding of organisational risk and risk management practices.
  • Required: Knowledge of risk assessment and audit testing techniques, including IT audit techniques.
  • Required: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Required: Ability to gather, analyse, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
  • Required: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organisation.
  • Required: Ability to prioritise and organise workload.

Competencies:

Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Society and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust; Accountability; Integrity; Independence and Objectivity.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Nigerian Red Cross Society

Location

Abuja, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

December 20, 2026

Created

November 13, 2026