Internal Audit Manager
PalmPay
- Ikeja, Lagos State
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Internal Audit Planning: Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan, including identifying key risk areas, defining audit objectives, and prioritizing audit activities based on risk assessment.
- Audit Execution: Conduct internal audit reviews in accordance with the established audit plan and professional standards, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting phases.
- Risk Assessment: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk exposure through a combination of interviews, documentation review, and data analysis.
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and assess the adequacy of controls to mitigate compliance risks.
- Process Improvement: Recommend and facilitate the implementation of process improvements and control enhancements to strengthen the overall control environment and optimize business operations.
- Issue Identification and Resolution: Identify control deficiencies, compliance violations, and operational inefficiencies, and work with management to develop remediation plans and track progress towards resolution.
- Reporting: Prepare clear and concise audit reports documenting findings, recommendations, and management responses, and present audit results to senior management and the audit committee.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including business units, compliance, risk management, and external auditors, to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to staff on internal controls, compliance requirements, and best practices for risk management and audit processes.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related field, preferably within the financial services or fintech industry.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management methodologies, and regulatory requirements applicable to fintech organizations.
- Demonstrated experience leading and conducting internal audits, including planning, execution, and reporting phases.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes, identify control deficiencies, and develop practical solutions.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.