Head, Internal Audit at Mecer Consulting Limited

Mecer Consulting Limited provides business and management, consulting, general training, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Review the effectiveness of internal controls across departments and branches.
• Audit mortgage loan processes, credit files, disbursements, recoveries, treasury, finance, procurement, and IT controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, fraud risks, compliance breaches, and operational gaps.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, risks, recommendations, and timelines for corrective actions.
• Track implementation of audit recommendations and report unresolved issues to Management and the Board Audit Committee.
• Support regulatory examinations and liaise with external auditors where required.
• Conduct special investigations into fraud, misconduct, or financial irregularities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking & Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or CFE is required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years’ relevant experience, with at least 5 years in audit, control, risk, compliance, or banking operations.
• Experience in a mortgage bank, commercial bank, microfinance bank, or other regulated financial institution is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of CBN guidelines, internal control standards, audit practice, and financial reporting.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@mecer.consulting using "Head Audit" as the subject of the email.