IT Audit Officer 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: IT Audit Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Role Overview

• We are seeking an IT Audit Officer to support our audit team on a 12 month maternity contract. 
• The successful candidate will support in assessing IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity controls. 
• The role involves conducting risk assessments, reviewing IT policies for compliance with regulatory standards, and identifying control gaps to recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing IT audits of applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity controls.
• Help in the review of IT policies, procedures, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., CBN, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
• Conduct walkthroughs and risk assessments of IT systems and processes.
• Support the audit team in identifying control gaps and recommending process improvements.
• Document audit findings using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, etc., for reporting and presentations.
• Participate in the follow-up process to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Engage in cross-functional reviews—financial, operations, compliance, IT, and investigation.

Requirements

• 0-3 years’ experience in an Internal Audit role
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of IT Controls, Information Security, or IT audit roles within the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with auditing frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001) will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet, Forms).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in auditing.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.