Egbin Power Plc is recruiting for the position of Head of Internal Audit at Egbin Power Plc Lagos, offering a senior-level opportunity for experienced professionals in Nigeria’s power and energy sector.
Egbin Power Plc is one of the largest electricity generating companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an installed capacity of 1320 MW. Following privatization, Sahara Power Group acquired the plant and continues to drive expansion with a goal of generating at least 5,000 MW in the coming years. This role presents a strong opportunity for professionals seeking high-level audit jobs in Nigeria within a critical infrastructure organization.
Job Overview
The Head of Internal Audit will report to the Audit Committee and senior management, overseeing risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across the organization. The role involves evaluating business risks, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
This position is ideal for professionals with strong experience in internal audit jobs and leadership within large organizations.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will identify and escalate key risks arising from audit findings and ensure that all significant control issues, including fraud and governance risks, are properly addressed. The role involves communicating audit results to senior management and board members while ensuring clarity and objectivity.
You will review business processes, evaluate improvement recommendations, and assess how these changes align with the organization’s strategic goals. Monitoring risk management systems and ensuring internal controls operate effectively is also a key responsibility.
The role includes evaluating governance structures, reviewing audit plans, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. You will lead risk-based audit planning, define performance metrics, and ensure adequate resources for audit activities.
In addition, the Head of Internal Audit will advise senior management on governance best practices, ensure compliance with regulatory standards including data protection laws, and promote ethical conduct within the organization. This makes it a strong fit for professionals targeting senior accounting jobs and leadership roles.
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Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications and relevant professional certifications such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA are required.
Candidates should have a minimum of ten years of relevant work experience in auditing, risk management, or finance. A strong understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors standards is essential.
Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary, along with experience using accounting software and audit tools. Strong investigative skills and the ability to manage audit teams effectively are also important for success in this role, especially for those pursuing finance jobs in Lagos.
Application Details
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official application portal.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2026
