Senior Manager, Internal Audit at CREM Nigeria Limited

CREM Nigeria Limited - Our client, a Micro Finance Institution, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Ejigbo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• As the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal control systems and risk management processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to lead and shape the internal audit function within a thriving microfinance institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and daily oversight for all activities on the desk of the Internal Auditors.
• Develop and implement an annual audit plan covering all operational units/departments
• Support fraud investigations and any special reviews.
• Ensure proper documentation, cost control, recording, and proper tagging of fixed asset
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the internal audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential risk and formulate effective audit plans.
• Lead and execute internal audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on risk mitigation and internal control enhancements.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and ethical behavior across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address audit findings and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and Professional Accounting certification
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within the financial services or microfinance sector.
• In-depth knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop audit team members.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management.

Salary Range
N400,000 - N540,000 Gross per month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.