• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Auditor



• Job Type Full Time , Onsite



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 5 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor will lead and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, and technology domains within a fast-paced fintech environment. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and assessing risks related to digital payments, cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits covering financial operations, payment systems, IT infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.


• Evaluate internal controls over digital transactions, payment processing, APIs, and financial reporting.


• Assess compliance with applicable fintech regulations (e.g., central bank guidelines, AML/CFT requirements, data protection laws).


• Conduct IT and systems audits, including access controls, cybersecurity, and data integrity.


• Review controls around fraud prevention, transaction monitoring, and reconciliation processes.


• Identify control weaknesses, emerging risks, and process inefficiencies.


• Prepare detailed audit reports with practical, risk-based recommendations.


• Monitor and follow up on remediation of audit findings.


• Support development of the annual audit plan based on enterprise risk assessment.


• Provide advisory support on new products, system implementations, and process changes.


• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams.


• Mentor junior auditors and review their work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.


• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA (strongly preferred).


• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience, at least 2 years in a senior-management level role, preferably within: Fintech, Digital banking, Payments companies or consulting firms with fintech exposure


• Strong understanding of: Payment systems and card schemes, Financial controls and audit standards, IT audit and cybersecurity principles.