Head of Internal Audit at Money in Minutes (MIM Finance Company Limited)

MIM Finance Company Limited (t/a Money in Minutes or MIM) is a UK originated FinTech start-up in the process of launching its exciting products in Nigeria. MIM’s aim is to provide straightforward and instant finance to consumers in a bid to help solve the current access to finance problems in Africa. MIM’s products would also make it possible for low and middle-class earners to acquire white goods and solar energy generating equipment in a bid to resolving the electricity challenge engulfing the continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Responsible for carrying out extensive research into the firm’s operations prior to commencing the auditing process. Collecting, preparing, and organizing physical and digital documentation for auditing processes.
• Evaluating figures, accounts, and statements with other finance personnel, regulators, and tax officers.
• Verifying documents, figures, and account details for auditing.
• Compiling and presenting findings in written and verbal forms to senior members of the auditing team.
• Auditing financial reports prepared for the Board and regulators before publication
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyse, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 - 7 years’ experience as a financial auditing, and financial analyst within a CBN-regulated firm.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor, or similar is a plus.
• A thorough understanding of key areas such as risk, compliance, and financial legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting software such as Sage Pastel, SAP, or similar systems.
• Impeccable organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient at detailed report writing and presentation.
• Exceptional financial research training and abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate compliance regulation, including anti-bribery and finance laws.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.