Posted on Wed 17th May, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
MKOBO is a fully licensed Microfinance bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Lagos, Nigeria. MKOBO was conceived to help solve consumers’ need for access to short-term emergency credit. Our goal is to provide access to short term unsecured loans, which is easily accessible. We cater to the demography currently undeserved by the Commercial banks in our aim to help increase financial inclusion of the Nigerian population.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Function: Internal Control
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
As an Internal Auditor you will provide systematic and disciplined approach to effectiveness of risk management control and governance processes.
You will be accountable for the examination and evaluation of organization processes, reporting findings back to management regarding possible improvements and corrections. Hence you must possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement.
You will assess the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of management information, appraising the efficiency of established policies and procedures, reviewing them in the light of changing circumstances while also ensuring that Internal Control checks are carried out on all transactions.
Responsibilities
Supervise and or conduct periodic reviews of the corporate departments and submit of reports on same in accordance with the approved audit plan, policies, processes and audit manuals
Coordinate the planned audits to ensure targets as met as intended.
Advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities based on levels of exceptions observed in the periodic audits.
Participate in the periodic external or internal/on the job-trainings of the bank.
Carry out special investigation as may be directed by the HOD and 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 bank's policies and regulatory guidelines
Conduct periodic spot check on branches and departments and submit report on the exercise.
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.
Prepare and deliver timely reports an updates to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Participate in the periodic review of audit manual/program.
Carry out periodic or annual performance appraisals of assigned staff.
Mentor, coach, train and hand hold staff under his supervision.
Any other assignment as assigned by the CEO or the Board of Directors
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other discipline from a reputable University
MBA or M.Sc. will be added advantage
Relevant professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIS, CIA, ACA, CIBN MCP certified
5+ years internal audit &/or external auditing experience in a reputable organisation.
Prior experience working in Fintech or payment services firm; Big 4 professional service firm; banking or other financial services firm, technology firms etc will be an advantage.
Application of best practice audit standards and latest audit techniques, and tools
Experience in data analytics and continuous auditing will be an added advantage
Demonstrable knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators.
Application of leading internal audit standards, risk management and control methodologies.
International Professional Practice Framework IPPF.
Business Processes.
Accounting standards (IFRS)
Data Analytics skills
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation.