Internal Auditor at Branch International

Job Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental policies, procedures, and systems where necessary.
• Develop internal control and audit procedures while ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures. 
• Carry out audits, reviews, and investigations of processes and activities toward 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 the 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.
• Carry out staff training geared towards team sensitization and improving company-wide compliance.
• Prepare and present annual plans and reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide Management with the support required for audit assurance. 

Qualifications

• 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’ve started and/or contributed to projects you’re passionate about.
• You are a great collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.