Manager, Internal Audit & Control at Leatherback

Leatherback is a global digital cross-border payments service provider positioned to transform how treasury solutions are delivered to businesses and individuals in frontier countries. We provide a single access point that empowers individuals and businesses to be truly global. We do this by building best-in-class financial, payment, and commerce solutions that remove barriers to global growth and mobility for all citizens of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit & Control

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Department: Finance

Summary

• The Manager, Internal Audit & Control will be responsible for overseeing and managing the internal audit function across the organization.
• You’ll work to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• The role involves leading internal auditors, collaborating with various departments, and reporting findings and recommendations to executive management and the board of directors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Provide strategic direction to the internal audit function, ensuring it adds value to the organization's operations.
• Develop standard work papers for all auditable processes/departments and ensure periodic review of the work papers per each audit.
• Assess and identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in business processes and systems.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.
• Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Regularly evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and recommend enhancements as needed.
• Develop an annual audit plan based on risk assessments and business priorities.
• Lead and coordinate internal audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, and compliance areas to assess the effectiveness of controls.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing internal audit team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and ethical conduct within the team.
• Collaborate with various departments and business units to understand their operations and provide insights for improvement.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to executive management and the board of directors.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to executive management and the board.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the internal audit function.
• Implement best practices to enhance the overall effectiveness of internal controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with a track record of leadership and successful team management.
• In-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of the company’s business.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to organizational goals.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Proactiveness; going beyond the obvious, gathering complex data to get to the heart of issues.
• Time management - Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, manage deadlines and work efficiently.
• Accountability – Being reliable, dependable, organized and take responsibility for actions.

Application Closing Date
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