Senior Internal Audit Manager at Cavista

Cavista is a global technology company creating cloud-based software solutions for clients. With operations around the world, we globalize, standardize and localize our processes, while at the same time remaining sensitive to specific needs in different regions. Our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Audit Manager

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

About the Role

• The Senior Internal Audit Manager will lead the design and execution of a robust internal audit and risk assurance framework across Cavista Holdings’ multi-sector, multi-geography operations.
• The role is responsible for strengthening governance, improving control effectiveness, and providing independent, data-driven insights that enhance decision-making.
• This position plays a critical role in ensuring operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk transparency across portfolio companies.
• The successful candidate will partner with leadership to proactively identify risks, assess control environments, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and financial discipline at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan across multiple business units and geographies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks, driving measurable improvements
• Provide independent assurance on financial, operational, and compliance risks, with clear, actionable recommendations to leadership
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and exposure areas, and drive remediation to closure
• Partner with business and functional leaders to embed strong control culture and risk awareness across the organization
• Oversee audits across finance, operations, IT, and compliance, ensuring consistency and quality of audit execution
• Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance audit coverage, insight generation, and efficiency
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure alignment of internal practices with applicable standards and requirements
• Report audit findings, risk exposures, and control improvements to senior leadership and governance bodies with clarity and precision
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and frameworks to support business growth and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred
• 8 - 12 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance roles within a structured, multi-entity environment
• Proven experience leading audits across multiple functions and geographies, ideally within a holding company or diversified organization
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles, and regulatory compliance
• Experience leveraging data analytics tools to enhance audit effectiveness and insight generation
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive implementation of control and process improvements
• Strong business acumen. with the ability to link audit insights to operational and financial performance
• Experience operating in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments with evolving structures and systems

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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