Principal, Internal Audit - Nigeria

Cellulant is Africa’s no.1 company in the payments & transfers category - FIntech Awards 2016. We are a PPISP (Payment Platform Infrastructure Service Provider) regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal, Internal Audit - Nigeria

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid)

Job type: Full-time

Department: Risk and Internal Control Role Overview The Principal Internal Audit will assist the Group Head of Internal Audit in providing assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to address risks to the achievement of Cellulant’s strategic and operational objectives. In addition, the Principal Internal Audit has responsibility for performing audit engagements across the various functions and markets within Cellulant and ensuring that these are executed to achieve the objectives, timelines and value addition. The Principal will be responsible for training and ensuring that the internal audit analysts are up to date with the knowledge and skills required as well as directly supervising, providing training, guidance and mentorship to the Internal Audit Analysts and ensuring that their work is up to the standards of the Group Internal Audit activities. The Principal will also work collaboratively with management and the senior leadership team to achieve the company mission and goals and drive the company towards growth and sustainability. What You'll do Assist the Group Head of Internal Audit in preparation and implementation of the risk-based internal audit plan. Assist in the development, maintenance, implementation and update/review of the audit charter, audit manual, relevant policies and other frameworks for the Internal Audit Function. Develop, recommend, and implement internal audit programs that evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and test compliance with established policies and procedures. Establish effective working relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and application of and adherence to internal control, risk management, compliance and governance principles. Plan, conduct, and review/ control audits, including financial, compliance, and operational audits Lead the audit team in conducting audits through the review of physical and electronic records, evaluate the level of compliance with established control policies, processes, procedures, standards, laws and regulations in assigned functional areas/Channels, identify control weaknesses or process improvement opportunities and initiate workable solutions. Identify internal controls issues and recommend risk mitigation measures in a timely manner to proactively prevent losses. Document and review work papers and audit procedures performed by the internal audit team. Prepare draft observations/ findings reports and review all audit work papers prepared by audit staff to ensure quality control, uniformity, and adherence to generally accepted practices. Prepare draft audit reports that clearly state the internal audit conclusions and recommendations that are backed by evidence and documented audit processes in working papers/ Audit program Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions as per the audit recommendations (both internal and external audit recommendations). Coordinate with the external audit team. Assist in the Implementation of the internal audit strategic initiatives relating to key responsibilities. Review the back up (physical and electronic) of all internal audit materials for easy retrieval and reference. Carry out other responsibilities as may be directed by the Group Head of Internal Audit. What we are looking for Must have experience: Commercial orientation with a focus on service issues and customer experience impact Self-starter, entrepreneurial, passionate, and tech-savvy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines and OKRs Patient, problem solver, ambitious, proactive/assertive, and dependable Technical aptitude with the ability to absorb technical information and apply business solutions Accuracy and detail-oriented Strong analytical skills and aptitude for math Experience that will count in your favour: Experience in the fintech or payment industry. Previous experience in a leadership role within an internal audit function. Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with emerging technologies and their impact on internal controls and audit practices. Experience in conducting audits in a rapidly growing and evolving industry. Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change within an organization.