Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans, conducting financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits across the bank's operations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks, recommending practical improvements to mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Audit digital banking operations, payment systems, lending activities, treasury processes, customer onboarding, and other technology-enabled business functions.
• Ensure compliance with CBN, NDIC, AML/CFT regulations, IFRS, and internal policies while supporting regulatory examinations and statutory audits.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, communicate findings, track remediation plans, and validate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide advisory support on emerging risks, internal control enhancements, governance best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements within the digital banking environment.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, Compliance, external auditors, regulators, and the Board Audit Committee to strengthen the bank's overall control environment.
• Lead and develop the internal audit team, promoting professionalism, continuous improvement, and adherence to audit standards and ethical practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA are required, while CIBN certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in internal or external audit within the banking, fintech, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Proven experience conducting financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits, including digital banking platforms and core banking systems.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, enterprise risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance principles.
• Sound knowledge of CBN regulations, NDIC guidelines, AML/CFT requirements, IFRS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, audit software, and data analytics tools, with strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with the integrity and judgment required to operate effectively in a fast-paced digital banking environment.