ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Audit Associate will be responsible for supporting the internal audit team to build internal auditing systems and ensuring their correct application within the company. They will also provide the support necessary to ensure that the organisation is compliant with current legislation and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Conduct risk assessments and regularly monitor business/regulatory environment for emerging risks to business operations.
• Document the scope of internal audit engagements and collaborate on developing annual audit plans.
• Implement Enterprise Risk-Based audit plan.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate necessary support documents, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc. to support audit findings.
• Benchmark internal processes against regulatory guidelines and operational best practices and document recommendations on observed weaknesses.
• Provide reasonable assurance on entity’s operational effectiveness through operational/process reviews.
• Review internal control over entity’s financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results.
• Conduct follow up audits and remediation tracking to monitor audit management’s responses to issues identified.
• Ensure continuous knowledge development regarding industry developments, emergent regulations, global best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. in any discipline
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor, minimum of 3 years post NYSC.
• Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFE)
• Familiarity with the Fintech/Financial Services regulatory environment is a key requirement.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Knowledge of structured relational database reviews using SQL is a plus.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement.