Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance Audit at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance Audit

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• Flutterwave is seeking a Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance Audit who will play a key role in conducting comprehensive internal audits, identifying, measuring, steering, and monitoring AML and regulatory risks within the company.
• This role will heavily focus on carrying out detailed audits and other internal audit activities as outlined in the annual internal audit plan.
• A strong understanding of Fintech business processes, Global Internal Audit Standards, and leading professional guidelines is crucial.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be Like

• Conduct comprehensive assurance and advisory engagements, with a strong focus on internal audits, including special requests assigned by the Manager, Internal Audit.
• Plan, execute, and document detailed audits of various business processes and controls.
• Document management’s processes and test controls through thorough audit procedures, including walkthroughs, observation, and inquiry.
• Document work done in the form of work papers, collate audit observations, and communicate audit results in accordance with the internal audit manual and methodology.
• Provide timely feedback to the Manager, Internal Audit on the status of assigned audit engagements.
• Update and manage the audit exceptions tracker and liaise with process owners on implementation status of audit recommendations.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as assigned by internal audit management.
• Work closely with other audit team members to complete and close out each audit engagement, ensuring all audit objectives are met.
• Document draft findings and recommendations of audit projects and communicate the same to the Head, Internal Audit and Key Stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of detailed work programs for assigned audits and other documentation necessary to undertake the audit engagement effectively.
• Utilize CAAT tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit projects.
• Adhere to Flutterwave’s ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and other relevant professional standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators during audits and assessments.
• Ensure personal information of customers, employees, and other individuals the company conducts business with is processed and protected in line with applicable data privacy policies, privacy laws, and global best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested, with an emphasis on supporting internal audit functions.

Required competency and skill set to be a Waver (in this role)

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline that provides similar background knowledge.
• Minimum of four (4) years prior experience working in Regulatory Compliance at a fintech, or similar organization, with significant experience in conducting internal audits.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite.
• Possession or active pursuit of professional certifications CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CRMA, CISA, CFE is an advantage.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Demonstrable knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators will be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in the application of best practice audit standards and latest audit techniques, and tools will be an advantage.
• Ability to apply analytical review techniques to complex processes will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and other leading professional guidelines.
• Exercise discretion on confidential matters and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation.
• Critical thinking abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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