• Application Deadline:
• Position: Audit and Internal Control Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Join us to develop and build Africa’s most trusted payment gateway that help merchants do business with ease, with style and without borders!

Job Role

• Develop the annual and longer-term strategy for a risk-based audit plan designed for SeerBit’s business operations and regulatory requirements.


• Plan and execute audits of business processes subject to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions, safeguarding, data privacy), financial partner requirements (e.g., GARS), independent audit for financial reporting, etc.


• Understand company’s audit methodology and business environment.


• Support development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Risk and Internal Controls framework.


• Conduct design and operational testing of internal controls within agreed timescales.


• Review flowcharts, risks and control matrix which have been prepared as part compliance and suggest design changes where necessary.


• Interview management and staff to identify related business units’ processes risk and controls.


• Identify control weaknesses and influence process owners to implement agreed changes in a timely and effective manner.


• Liaise with internal and external clients to resolve issues in a timely manner.


• Work seamlessly with senior management to build efficiencies into the audit plan.


• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams (including the Board of Directors).


• Secure management action plans for remediation and monitor remediation progress and timeliness.


• Invest in understanding the business to identify areas of need better and opportunities to advice.


• Research and stay current on applicable regulatory requirements and emerging trends and best practices. 


• Ensures the implementation of policies and procedures and monitors compliance.


• Conducts regular audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations.


• Compiles and issues report detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements.


• Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls, and timeliness of documentation generation.


• Educate and train others on internal control and address specific training and development needs to fill control gaps.


• Support internal and external audit activities related to the testing of controls and coordinate timely provision of documentation items and remediation of issues

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd class upper degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related fields


• 7+ years of cognate experience in senior audit and internal control capacity within the financial industry.


• Must possess relevant qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA) and experience, preferably from Big 4 consulting firms


• Must have External Audit or Risk Advisory background,


• Professional certification of CIA or CISA, or equivalent experience, or working towards a professional certification is required.


• Experience in leading an Internal Audit regulatory compliance subject matter domain/pillar.


• Experience in payment services, banking and/or financial services and associated regulatory compliance.


• Technical auditing skills and knowledge of relevant professional and auditing standards.


• Experience with performing risk assessments and leveraging to prioritize work streams. 


• Ability to discuss complex issues with any level of management and influence perspectives.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report positioning and clarity.


• Start-up / early growth experience


• Previous experience in a high volume transactional payment environment.

Benefits

• Medical cover


• Flexible work schedule


• Profit share


• Stock option


• Learning and development opportunity