Head of Internal Audit at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to join our team and take responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of FairMoney's internal control and corporate governance systems, with a view to safeguarding the company's assets
• You will be responsible for conducting assigned control reviews, audits, and investigations, providing assurance to the Board and Senior Management that controls are in place, adequate, and operating effectively to support the Bank in achieving its goals

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of departments/functional areas following timelines
• Conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by Management
• Actively participates in the development of Internal Control/Audit policies
• Provide practical recommendations to management to minimize risk resulting from poor internal controls
• Continuous review of policies, processes, and procedures to match up to best practices
• Provide assurance that processes and procedures are complied with to avoid operational losses
• Provide assurance that controls are in place and are effective and adequate, and make recommendations where necessary
• Conduct monthly reviews of the management account
• Track the resolution of all audit/control recommendations and ensure compliance within the agreed timeline.
• Assist in developing strong Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance on transactions or reports initiated by various process owners
• Create and improve a homogenous Compliance Culture across all units of the Bank that aligns with the control and business objectives of the Bank
• Institute and enforce aggressive Revenue Assurance and Cost reduction Strategies/Tactics to ensure zero % income leakages
• Actively follow up on all open issues in the Internal Audit Report, Management letter, and Regulatory Examiners report on FairMoney.
• Periodic review of system/product changes to ensure requisite approvals are in place
• Log in all exceptions observed in the Control Exception tracker
• Conduct spot checks, stock take, and other functions as may be assigned from time to time
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Board Audit Committee or Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• At least 7 years of banking experience in internal audit or similar position
• Master's degree in accounting, economics or finance preferred
• Professional Accounting Certification (ICAN, ACCA) is preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of auditing processes/procedures
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables
• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others
• Ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks and evaluate controls
• Advanced investigative and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to share and impart knowledge
• Good interpersonal relationship
• Good project management skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development
• Work From Home

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Process

• A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team for 30 minutes
• Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager for 45-60 minutes
• Business Interview with key stakeholders for 45-60 minutes