Internal Auditor - Nigeria - Remote

Overview

This role will be tasked with ensuring Internal Audit, Risk Management, Assurance, and standardisation of the Company's functions; as well as developing processes to ensure adherence to policy, prudent reporting requirements, cost management and internal controls.

In Short

• Develop departmental policy, procedures and systems where necessary.
• Develop internal control and audit procedures while ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures.
• Carry out audits, reviews, investigations of processes and activities towards risk identification and management.
• Collaborate with functional teams and departments across the company in order to ensure adherence to company policies, processes, statutory compliance and reporting requirements.
• Track resolution of all audits, control recommendations and ensure compliance within agreed timelines.
• Monitor and manage resolution of all open issues in the Internal Audit Report, External Auditor’s Management Letters and Regulatory Examiners Report.
• Carry out regular inspections of all processes, policies and procedures with a view to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices as may be prescribed from time to time.
• Carry out routine inspection of company records and transactions and develop review methodology for compliance and assurance purposes.
• Implement staff training geared towards team sensitisation and improving company wide compliance.
• Prepare and present annual plans and reports to Management and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an audit position within a regulated Financial Institution.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• CISA or CFSA certification would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of risk, compliance and audit standards applicable to regulated financial institutions.
• Working knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to regulated financial institutions in Nigeria.
• Experience with accounting, operating and financial services software.
• You are highly entrepreneurial. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise.
• You are a great collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport.

Benefits

• Work in a mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Competitive salary and equity package.
• A collaborative and flat company culture.
• Hybrid - we are remote first, with occasional in-office requirements.
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefits with Axa Mansard.
• 28 days of annual leave, 30 days of sick leave and 7 days of bereavement leave.
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Pension benefit.
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget.
• Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now).
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work and interact with a global team.