Expired 1 week ago
Group Internal Auditor
full-time
| Experienced
Abuja,
Federal Capital Territory
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Job Summary
The Group Internal Auditor is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, internal control, and compliance frameworks across all subsidiaries. The role leads the development of internal audit strategy, oversees risk-based audit execution, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides the Board and Executive Management with clear insight into control effectiveness and emerging risk exposures.
Job Details
Internal Audit Strategy
- Develop and implement a Group-wide internal audit strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Establish audit tools, methodologies, and procedures to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Design and implement methodologies for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling, and reporting compliance risks.
- Define the type and frequency of audit monitoring based on the scale and complexity of Group activities.
- Ensure organization-wide adherence to established controls and regulatory requirements, including all regulatory requirements such as CBN, SEC, NAICOM, NDIC, FRCN, and other relevant authorities.
Internal Audit Execution
- Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan covering all subsidiaries and key functions.
- Ensure thorough documentation of audit work plans, testing results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Conduct special audits, investigations, and provide subject-matter expertise where required.
- Ensure Internal Audit activities are performed in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
- Oversee audit participation in major business, operational, and technology initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are embedded proactively.
- Maintain and optimize audit technology platforms and analytics tools.
Stakeholder and Regulatory Management
- Coordinate and oversee external auditors’ activities to ensure alignment and avoid duplication of efforts.
- Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations and third-party audits.
- Direct collaboration between Internal Audit and regulators to ensure timely and accurate responses to findings
Reporting & Governance
- Issue clear, concise, and value-driven internal audit reports identifying root causes and practical solutions.
- Present periodic updates to the Board Audit Committee on audit activities, emerging risks, and control effectiveness.
- Act as a thought leader on governance, risk management, and internal control best practices across the Group.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certifications required (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent).
- MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 8–12years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance within financial services.
- Strong understanding of Internal Audit frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
