Internal Auditor at Lheon Consulting Limited

Lheon Consulting Limited is a strategy development and talent consultancy company, devoted exclusively to career shaping and personal development activities.We work globally with professionals and experts in the financial sectors to offer resourceful training, assessment and recruitment services to financial and non-bank financial institutions through use of innovative technologies to achieve a perfect workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Head of Audit / Board Audit Committee
Industry: Microfinance / Financial Services

Job Summary

• We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Internal Auditor with experience in the microfinance banking sector.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating the organization’s internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements, especially in relation to microfinance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of operational, financial, and compliance activities across all departments.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with CBN regulations, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
• Review loan documentation, particularly lending processes, for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations for management.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist in fraud detection and investigation where necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA are strongly preferred.
• 4–6 years’ experience in internal auditing, preferably within a Microfinance Bank or regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of CBN regulatory framework, risk controls, and public sector lending.
• Experience in internal audit methodology, reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Lheonconsultingltd@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Do not apply is you are not microfinance certified by CIBN.