Internal Audit Manager Job at PalmPay

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Audit Manager
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Internal Audit Manager to join our dynamic team at PALMPAY Limited. As a fintech organization, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management.
• The Internal Audit Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal control environment.

Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Planning: Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan, including identifying key risk areas, defining audit objectives, and prioritizing audit activities based on risk assessment.
• Audit Execution: Conduct internal audit reviews in accordance with the established audit plan and professional standards, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting phases.
• Issue Identification and Resolution: Identify control deficiencies, compliance violations, and operational inefficiencies, and work with management to develop remediation plans and track progress towards resolution.
• Reporting: Prepare clear and concise audit reports documenting findings, recommendations, and management responses, and present audit results to senior management and the audit committee.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including business units, compliance, risk management, and external auditors, to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Risk Assessment: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk exposure through a combination of interviews, documentation review, and data analysis.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and assess the adequacy of controls to mitigate compliance risks.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and facilitate the implementation of process improvements and control enhancements to strengthen the overall control environment and optimize business operations.
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to staff on internal controls, compliance requirements, and best practices for risk management and audit processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related field, preferably within the financial services or fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management methodologies, and regulatory requirements applicable to fintech organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and conducting internal audits, including planning, execution, and reporting phases.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes, identify control deficiencies, and develop practical solutions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.