Lead Internal Auditor at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC) is one of the retail electricity distribution companies licensed by the federal government Benin Electricity Disco (“BEDC” or “Benin Disco”) is one of the successor distribution companies (Discos) created following the unbundling and privatization of the state-owned Power Utility, Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc. BEDC is responsible for retail distribution of electricity in Delta, Edo, Ekiti, and Ondo States with geographical coverage of 55,770 square kilometers. The company operates from twenty five (25) business districts with approximately 350 offices located across the four (4) states with about 13 million people and about 4 million households.ROLE OVERVIEW

The role of the Lead Internal Auditor is critical for planning, coordinating, and executing internal audit activities.
This includes reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness Of the organization's internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans.
Lead and coordinate audit assignments across operational, financial, and compliance functions.
Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
Review operations, processes and functions.
Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings to management.
Monitor implementation Of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
Provide advisory support on risk mitigation and control improvement initiatives.
Supervise and mentor Internal Audit Officers.
Coordinate and carry out investigations and issue reports to management.
Any other duty that may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements

HND/B.Sc/B.Eng. in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related fields.
Professional certifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) are an added advantage.
5 – 7 years of experience in a similar role with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.