job description - Senior Manager, Internal Audit
- As the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal control systems and risk management processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to lead and shape the internal audit function within a thriving microfinance institution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and daily oversight for all activities on the desk of the Internal Auditors.
- Develop and implement an annual audit plan covering all operational units/departments
- Support fraud investigations and any special reviews.
- Ensure proper documentation, cost control, recording, and proper tagging of fixed asset
- Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the internal audit strategy and annual audit plan.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential risk and formulate effective audit plans.
- Lead and execute internal audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Provide strategic guidance to senior management on risk mitigation and internal control enhancements.
- Foster a culture of risk awareness and ethical behavior across the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address audit findings and drive process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and Professional Accounting certification
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within the financial services or microfinance sector.
- In-depth knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop audit team members.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management.
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Centre For Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) is a service provider in the areas of Research, Enterprise, Workforce Management training delivery across Nigeria and West Africa.