Internal Auditor at Kuda Bank Full Time

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Auditor to join our team on a 12 months maternity cover contract.
• The successful candidate will support the Internal Audit function in ensuring the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes while safeguarding the integrity of financial and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the approved internal audit plan by conducting risk-based audits across operational, financial, and other business functions
• Perform control testing and compliance reviews to assess adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Identify gaps, weaknesses, and inefficiencies in business processes and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Conduct ad hoc reviews based on emerging risks or management requests
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory Guidelines for MFB operations and digital banking activities.
• Assist in monitoring fraud risks, cyber risks, and third-party risks, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations for process improvements.
• Engage with process owners and department heads to discuss audit observations and agree on corrective action plans.
• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support the CAE and senior management with periodic reports on audit activities and key risks
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance.
• Provide advisory support on new products, system changes, and business expansions from a risk and controls perspective.
• Assist in developing and updating audit programs, task trackers, work papers, e.t.c

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0-3 years experience in an Internal Audit role
• ACA/ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Fintech experience is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.