Audit Officers at a Fast-growing Microfinance Bank

A fast-growing Microfinance Bank located in the heart of Lagos State is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Officer

Location: Lagos

Purpose of the Job

• The Audit Officer's key job function is to assist the department in monitoring and measuring operational efficiency of the organization by preventing or eliminating fraud and ensuring compliance with the bank's regulations and audit policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed investigations when discrepancy, cash suppression or fraud is noticed
• Internal control checks and records to safeguard company assets
• Make recommendations regarding facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and systems to improve operational efficiency
• Identify areas of financial and administrative strengths and weaknesses and develop best practices
• Develop and implement appropriate operating procedures to ensure compliance with bank and industry policies
• Conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues.
• Monitor and provide advice to management to minimize risk resulting from poor controls
• Rendition of activities report as required and performing any other functions as directed.

Person Specifications

• B.Sc in Accounting and allied disciplines
• 2 - 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as ICAN, ACCA is an advantage
• General knowledge of system auditing and risk management is desirable
• Experience in the microfinance bank sector with a good knowledge of MFB accounting policies is an advantage
• Must have a good knowledge of accounting softwares and strong IT skills
• Should not be more than 35 years of age
• Commitment to service, contagious passion for the job, integrity, stewardship, transparency
• Accountability, reliability, customer service, communication, presentation and skills.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2021.