Internal Auditor, Nigeria at Branch International

Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone, everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor, Nigeria

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Job Overview

• This role will be tasked with ensuring  Internal Audit, Risk Management, Assurance,  and standardization of the functions of the Company; as well as developing processes to ensure adherence to policy, prudent reporting requirements, cost management and internal controls. 

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental policies, procedures, and systems where necessary.
• Develop internal control and audit procedures while ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures. 
• Carry out audits, reviews, and investigations of processes and activities toward risk identification and management.
• Collaborate with functional teams and departments across the company in order to ensure adherence to company policies, processes, statutory compliance and reporting requirements.
• Track resolution of all audits, control recommendations and ensure compliance within agreed timelines.
• Monitor and manage the resolution of all open issues in the Internal Audit Report, External Auditor’s Management Letters, and Regulatory Examiners Report.
• Carry out regular inspections of all processes, policies, and procedures with a view to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices as may be prescribed from time to time.
• Carry out routine inspection of company records and transactions and develop review methodology for compliance and assurance purposes.
• Carry out staff training geared towards team sensitization and improving company-wide compliance.
• Prepare and present annual plans and reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide Management with the support required for audit assurance. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an audit position within a regulated Financial Institution;
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance;
• CISA or CFSA certification would be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, and audit standards applicable to regulated financial institutions.
• Working knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to regulated financial institutions in Nigeria.
• Experience  with accounting, operating, and financial services software;
• You are highly entrepreneurial. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise. You’ve started and/or contributed to projects you’re passionate about.
• You are a great collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)
• 28 days of paid vacation days, 30 days of sick leave, bereavement leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Pension benefit 
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget 
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance
• Team meals and social events (virtual and In-person)
• Where we work: Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online