Audit Head

Job Description : AUDIT HEAD NIGERIA ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Understand business industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the Client & business processes to enable preparation of recommendations. • Demonstrate an application solution - based approach to problem solving technique. • Drives Financial/operational and technology Internal Audit framework and audit planning to mitigate risk by keeping a pulse on the technology risks relevant to the business and collaborating with functional leaders • Map relevant technology risks to the business, assess suitable timing and map annual audit calendar • Build strong relationships with the business and keep pulse of the new changes and changing technology landscape of the company. • Design, implement and review internal control, audit, and regulatory compliance procedures. • Work with 2nd line of defense Compliance functions to align audit activity and develop the regulatory framework in line with the local regulations and CBN guidelines. • Manages audit projects by determining scope and objectives, developing cross-functional audit plans; partnering with stakeholders and process owners for execution of plans. • Reviewing and validating audit planning memos, and reports; ensuring timely delivery and successful completion of projects • Assigns and directs audit staff and vendor partners in execution of audit, validation of control design, effectiveness and identifies process deficiencies by testing performance of controls against Company procedures and/or external regulatory/accounting requirements; evaluating process efficiencies; and performing advanced data and analytical analysis. • Perform internal assurance / advisory reviews to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures. • Present audit results to senior leadership with articulation on risks and gaps identified; be able to risk rank observations and prioritize remediation efforts. • Drives efficiencies in the audit process by recognizing automation and integration • opportunities; creating common auditing methodologies; responding to critical business situations; and participating in cross-functional teams. • Prepare / review audit reports, audit summaries and memos; root-cause analysis on issues and findings, and recommendations for management; review reports and correspondence are in alignment with internal audit standards. • Be a remediation by liaison with the business; Work closely with the stakeholders to ensure appropriate action plans are provided to mitigate the risks highlighted. • Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application, ensuring compliance with them. • In line with the objectives of the internal audit & risk management function the candidate will help the business identify, measure, and manage risks as effectively as possible. • Conduct the highest quality review of internal controls and supporting the risk management process. • Conduct Risk Assessment to identify material risk, prioritize risk, recommend risk mitigation • Plans and agree with the management on the action plan and follow up. • Helps in coordinating external and other regulatory compliance reviews. • Support management in designing and developing documentations for strengthening controls. • Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across the organization. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATION • Chartered accountant. • Previous experience in Fintech and big 4 will be preferred. • Excellent analytical and investigation skills to identify underlying operational and technology issues and demonstrate ability to problem solve and viable solutions • ISACA / CISA / related certification will be an added advantage, • Sound understanding of control environment, compliance, and risk frameworks such as • CoBIT; COSO; ISO standards, etc. • Proficiency in fintech, General Computer controls, Etc. • Minimum 10+ years of experience • Excellent project / program management skills • Experience in performing Risk Assessments / Technology Audits / Operations focused reviews. • Be able to work in a fast-paced role with competing priorities. Adaptable to project requirements and does what is required to get the job done

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