Internal Auditor at Opay Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Ideal professional is responsible for planning and conducting internal audits as per audit plan; They review business processes to ensure that governance and internal controls are adequately designed and operating effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• In line with the objectives of the internal audit & risk management function the candidate will help the business identify, measure, and manage risks as effectively as possible.
• Conduct the highest quality review of internal controls and support the risk management process.
• Conduct Risk Assessment to identify material risk, prioritize risk, recommend risk mitigation Plans, and agree with the management on the plan of action.
• Prepare risk-based Internal Audit Plan and business standard operating procedures /policies.
• Experience in self-managing audits with minimal guidance.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Conduct a continuous review of all reconciliations, payments, and other regular activities and help in maintaining the proper documentation for further compliance reviews.
• Helps in coordinating external and other regulatory compliance reviews.
• Maintain relationships with a number of internal business stakeholders to understand the business.
• Conduct business process review so as to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over the business cycles.
• Conduct business process reviews to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Conduct reviews to assess the accuracy of the financial statement.
• Support management in designing and developing documentation for strengthening controls.
• Prepare reports based upon audit results and present internal audit reports to seniors.
• Prepare Internal Audit presentation for closing meetings to make presentations as and when needed.
• Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across the organization
• Provide continuous review to all department staff and help them with control inputs in performance and development in line with the Organization’s goals, objectives, and policies.

Job Requirements

• Minimum B.Sc. in Accounting or related institution
• Previous experience in Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Microfinance bank will be preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics.

Skills / Competencies:

• Self-motivated
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and compliance to norms
• Good communication and presentation skills
• People & Relationship Management and team player
• Conflict Management & resolution skills
• IA framework, tools, and techniques