Manager, Internal Audit at a Fast-growing Microfinance Bank

A fast growing microfinance bank located in the heart of Lagos State requires exceptional individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Lagos

Purpose of the Job

• To  provide an independent assurance that the organization’s risk management and internal control processes are operating efficiently

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits
• Performing audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interview techniques.
• Identifying control gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Preparing timely audit reports
• Analyzing and concluding  on the effectiveness and efficiency of controls within the organization
• Providing advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices.
• Assessing, evaluating and promoting compliance to internal control policies
• Carry out special investigation as may be directed by the management.
• Provide assistance to external auditors and the regulatory bodies as requested.
• Special duties and projects as may be assigned.
• Carry out fixed asset and stock of stationery review of the bank for cost control or reduction.
• Review of compliance to the banks policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Follow-up to determine compliance with audit recommendations and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Supervise and support members in audit team during and after audit exercise.
• Ensure efficiency and high quality work in audit exercises.
• Ensure that the unit maintains up-to-date and accurate records of audit reports and performance evaluations.

Person Specifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting with at least  6  years experience in audit and compliance is required
• Membership of relevant professional  bodies such as ICAN, ACCA is required
• General knowledge of system auditing and risk management is required
• Experience in the  microfinance bank sector with a good knowledge of MFB accounting policies  is an advantage
• Should have a good knowledge of accounting softwares and strong IT skills
• Should  not be more than 45 yrs of age.
• Commitment to service, contagious passion for the job, integrity, stewardship, transparency
• Accountability, reliability, customer service, communication, presentation and people management skills.

Application Closing Date
6th July, 2021.