Internal Auditor at FINCA International

FINCA is a leading international Microfinance Institution offering financial services and products to small scale businesses that have been turned down by traditional banks, so that these businesses can start, grow, and diversify with resulting increases in family income, nutrition, employment and well-being.

FINCA pioneered the "Village Banking method of credit delivery, now used by hundreds of organizations worldwide. Our programs reach low-income people in more diverse countries than any other microfinance provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• FINCA Nigeria recruits for the position of Internal Auditor whose responsibility is to perform the specific audit procedures that includes testing, evaluation, improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance.
• She/he reports directly to the Corporate Audit Manager and will participate in audit planning, execution and reporting of findings as well as follow-up to ensure audit recommendations, management corrective plan actions and FINCA Nigeria Board of Directors’ resolutions are correctly implemented.

Essential Duties Include:

• Carry out affiliate audit work plans.
• Assure that referral of matters and issues which arise from observations are followed up according to the Audit Protocols on a timely basis
• For each audit performed the auditor will agree with managers or other audited parties the standards that will be used.
• Contribute to the draft report and summarize issues that are prepared by audit manager
• Implement monitoring and review activities that ensure compliance
• Ensure audit practices in accordance with policy of Subsidiary Audit Committee and Global Audit Office.
• Participate in emergency reviews and investigations in accordance with the Global Audit guidelines.
• Follow up to ensure findings have been responded to and addressed. Support the Subsidiary Audit Committee as required.
• Collect, document and submit observations concerning fraud to the Audit Manager
• Conduct procedures as part of risk management audits as required
• Accomplish the duties delegated to the Auditors in accordance with the schedule prepared by the Audit Manager.
• Participate as required in ad hoc reviews and effectiveness evaluations.
• Monitor practice and test controls. Monitor compliance with all policies and procedures
• Provide details and reports of expenses in accordance with Global Audit directives and subsidiary procedures.
• Adhere to FINCA International directives and subsidiary or local procedures that ensure proper administration of human resources.
• Perform various tasks as assigned by Subsidiary and Regional Audit Manager and the Audit Committee

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree or HND preferably in Finance and Accounting or related fields, CIA/CPA/ACCA/ACA qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 1 - 2 years (internal/external audit) experience in a financial institution/ micro finance or banking preferred.
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel and power point.

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: fincamfbhr@fincanigeria.com using “Internal Auditor” as the subject of the email.