Specialist - Internal Control at MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB)

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) is a fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with a clear mandate to drive financial inclusion across the country. We are committed to providing accessible, secure, and technology-driven financial services that empower individuals, communities, and businesses—particularly the unbanked and underbanked populations.

Following the final approval of our Payment Service Bank license by the CBN, MoMo PSB officially launched operations on May 17, 2022. Since then, we have continued to expand our reach, delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of Nigerians across urban and rural areas. Our vision is to become the largest and most valuable fintech platform in Nigeria, offering simple, trusted, and inclusive financial services that support economic growth and digital transformation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist - Internal Control

Job Identification: 6828
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager, Internal Control
Company: MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB)

Job Summary

• The Specialist, Internal Control is responsible for supporting a strong internal control environment by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• The role drives consistency and standardization across business processes, maintains an up‑to‑date internal control universe, and supports the Manager, Internal Control, in overseeing the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal control framework.

Job Description
Strategy, Governance & Performance Management:

• Execute the internal control functional strategy in alignment with business and divisional objectives.
• Support the review and enhancement of the internal control roadmap and transformation initiatives.
• Implement governance frameworks, risk mitigation measures, and standardized controls across the OpCo.
• Participate in strategic meetings and escalate key risks, issues, or delivery constraints to the functional lead.
• Support SLA and KPI evaluations where required and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Process, Financial & Treasury Internal Controls:

• Design, implement, test, and continuously improve financial, operational, and treasury internal controls across products, channels, and platforms.
• Conduct independent reviews of transaction flows, reconciliations, revenue assurance, settlement processes, liquidity, treasury operations, float management, and third‑party financial exposures.
• Review and oversee settlement accounts, trust/float accounts, funding flows, and inter‑company arrangements to ensure strong control governance.
• Ensure compliance with CBN regulations, PSB guidelines, group policies, and internal control standards.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance:

• Identify, assess, document, and monitor financial, operational, regulatory, and technology‑enabled risks.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) capturing all control deficiencies, audit issues, and regulatory findings with defined remediation actions.
• Track remediation progress, escalate overdue or high‑risk issues, and ensure accountability for resolution.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations, providing assurance over control effectiveness.

Reporting, Analytics & Control Assurance:

• Develop and maintain internal control monitoring and reporting frameworks for management and governance forums.
• Provide timely, accurate risk, control, and financial review reports to internal stakeholders.
• Deliver regular and ad‑hoc progress reporting to the functional lead in line with agreed metrics.

Operational Excellence & Control Culture:

• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control frameworks and recommend improvements.
• Promote a strong risk and control culture across the business.
• Support protection of financial systems, information assets, and customer data in compliance with information security and data protection standards.
• Facilitate benchmarking against industry standards and leading FinTech / PSB practices.
• Perform other internal control‑related duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Science
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CRISC, FRM, CISA, CISM, CIA, ERM, etc.) are advantageous

Experience:

• 3–7 years’ experience in Internal Control, E-Business or related field
• Experience in Fintech and Banking
• Experience in process and financial control issues, regulatory compliance, risk management and control improvement
• Experience in Internal Controls oversight, Fraud Investigation, Risk Management, Audit, RAFM
• Understanding of IIA standards, COSO, ERM and Internal Control Frameworks
• Experience in multinational/global enterprises and emerging markets preferred

Application Closing Date
19th January, 2026 at 22:59

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

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