Internal Audit & Compliance Officer at Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC)

FITC is a world-class, innovation-led, technology-driven, knowledge and professional services institute that provides cutting edge Learning, Advisory and Research Services to organizations primarily within the Financial Services Sector across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Head, Internal Audit & Compliance

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly objective and detail-oriented Internal Audit & Compliance Officer to strengthen our risk management, control, and governance processes.
• The successful candidate will add value to the organisation by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management, while ensuring financial reliability, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage the full internal audit cycle, including operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Develop internal audit scope and contribute to the annual audit plan.
• Review and evaluate accounting records, processes, data, and prior audit reports.
• Prepare clear audit reports, findings memoranda, and recommendations for Management.
• Act as an independent and objective advisor to Management on risk, control, and governance matters.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and recommend risk mitigation and cost-saving measures.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor implementation of management actions.
• Plan, design, and implement enterprise-wide risk management processes.
• Conduct risk identification, assessment, evaluation, and reporting across the organisation.
• Support compliance audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Promote risk awareness through staff education, training, and advisory support.
• Maintain continuous professional development on audit standards, regulations, and best practices.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 4–6 years’ relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or related roles, in a financial institution & financial service sector

Professional Certification (Required):

• ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or any other relevant professional certification.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent report writing, data analytics and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and compliance practices.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.