Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Manager at Canarypointcs

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Manager provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, risk management, governance processes, and compliance framework. The role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating key business risks, conducting internal audits, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards. The position strengthens the organization’s control environment, promotes sound governance and risk management practices, and supports the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.

Job Details

Internal Audit & Risk Assurance 

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering all business functions and processes.
• Conduct periodic audits of credit processes, operations, finance, IT and other business areas.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Assess operational risks and recommend appropriate control enhancements.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Monitor compliance with CBN regulations, AML/CFT requirements and other applicable laws.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and regulatory gap assessments.
• Maintain the regulatory filing calendar and ensure timely submission of all required returns.
• Monitor KYC/CDD documentation completeness and customer due diligence processes.

AML/CFT & Investigations

• Conduct AML/CFT screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
• Investigate control breaches, fraud incidents and compliance violations.
• Identify emerging compliance and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigating actions.

Audit Reporting & Remediation

• Prepare audit reports detailing findings, recommendations and management action plans.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and regulatory findings.
• Report audit findings, risk exposures and compliance status to Management and the Board Audit Committee.

Policy, Governance & Training

• Develop and update internal policies, procedures and compliance manuals.
• Conduct staff training on internal controls, compliance requirements and ethical standards.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators during examinations, audits and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain effective audit, compliance and governance documentation and records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Professional certification required — ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE or equivalent.
•  5–7 years of experience in internal audit and/or compliance, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, internal audit principles and audit methodologies.
• Experience with CBN regulations applicable to finance companies and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs).
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, regulatory compliance and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience in risk-based auditing, internal control assessment and operational risk management.
• Familiarity with IT general controls and information systems auditing.
• Proven ability to identify control gaps, assess risks and recommend practical control improvements