Internal Auditor at West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

About the West African Examinations Council

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organisation responsible for conducting various examinations in the English-speaking West African countries. Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the vacant position below in its Nigeria National Office:

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be assigned duties in the Audit Department of the WAEC International Office, Lagos and will be required to assist in:

Evaluating Internal Control and making recommendations on improvements. Evaluating the reliability, sufficiency and validity of accounting and relevant data (Information).
Objectively assessing IT/business process, identify shortfalls and gaps.
Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, relevant Laws and statutes.
Assuring safeguards of assets.
Preparing timely periodic reports for Management consideration.
Evaluating whether risks relating to strategic objectives are identified and managed appropriately.
Any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in Accounting or any other relevant discipline.
Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or ACA.
Have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC relevant work experience.

General Requirements

Candidates must be able to use personal computers, office software package and have knowledge of web- based systems;
They must be self-motivated and able to write good reports; analyse and review research reports.
They must be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision.
They must be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change; possess influencing, analytical and communication skills.
They must be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and be able to successfully implement ideas.
Note: All Applicants must possess five (5) credits in WASSCE / SSCE / GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting, or six (6) credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings.
Applicants should not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the advertisement.
They must have also undergone the mandatory one (1) year National Youth Service.

Salary and Conditions of Service

The salaries paid by the Council are very attractive.
Point of entry into the salary scales will depend on qualifications and experience.
The successful applicants will enjoy very good remuneration package that is in line with Council’s Conditions of Service and will also be assured of full career development within the organisation.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday 25th November, 2025 (10:00am).