Internal Auditor at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Auditor to join our team on a 12 months maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will support the Internal Audit function in ensuring the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes while safeguarding the integrity of financial and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the approved internal audit plan by conducting risk-based audits across operational, financial, and other business functions
• Perform control testing and compliance reviews to assess adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Identify gaps, weaknesses, and inefficiencies in business processes and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Conduct ad hoc reviews based on emerging risks or management requests
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory Guidelines for MFB operations and digital banking activities.
• Assist in monitoring fraud risks, cyber risks, and third-party risks, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations for process improvements.
• Engage with process owners and department heads to discuss audit observations and agree on corrective action plans.
• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support the CAE and senior management with periodic reports on audit activities and key risks
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance.
• Provide advisory support on new products, system changes, and business expansions from a risk and controls perspective.
• Assist in developing and updating audit programs, task trackers, work papers, e.t.c

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0-3 years experience in an Internal Audit role
• ACA/ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Fintech experience is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.