AUDIT SPECIALIST JOB AT UNIFIED PAYMENT SERVICES LIMITED | AUDIT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented IT Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of our IT General Controls (ITGC). In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of comprehensive IS Audit programs, ensuring that our enterprise-wide business processes and operations align with internal policies and global best practices. You will act as a strategic partner to management, identifying risk-related control issues and drafting robust remediation plans to protect the organization’s digital assets and maintain operational integrity.

Requirements:

1. Technical Infrastructure & Security Audit

• Systems & Network Audit: Conduct deep-dive reviews of Database Management Systems, Enterprise Network Security, Device Configurations, and Log Management.

• Security Controls: Evaluate Data Encryption processes, Key Management Lifecycles, and the physical/logical security of high-stakes areas (e.g., Cardholder Data Environments).

• Identity & Access: Audit Active Directory, Operating Systems, Antivirus deployment, and System Patches to ensure a hardened security posture.

2. Software & Lifecycle Governance

• SDLC Oversight: Review the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Change Management procedures to ensure code integrity and operational stability.

• Project Governance: Audit Project Management implementations to ensure IT initiatives are delivered within risk appetite and compliance frameworks.

• Resilience: Assess Data Backup protocols and Tape Management to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.

3. Risk Remediation & Business Advisory

• Control Evaluation: Assess general IT controls and provide practical, value-added remediation plans that strengthen the business without hindering agility.

• Reporting: Prepare high-impact audit reports summarizing significant control weaknesses, their potential business impact, and recommended strategic fixes.

• Stakeholder Management: Effectively discuss audit findings with clients to develop business-focused recommendations and promote a culture of compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Certifications

• Academic: University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Professional: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) is highly desirable.

Experience & Knowledge

• Tenure: Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT Auditing or a related cybersecurity/risk role.

• Technical Breadth: Deep understanding of enterprise applications, general IT controls, and infrastructure risk.

• Data Mastery: Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs) and data analysis tools.

Core Competencies

• Deductive Reasoning: A sharp eye for detail and the ability to connect disparate data points to identify underlying control lapses.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical vulnerabilities into clear, business-centric language for senior management.

• Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous risk assessments and competing priorities.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should sent their CV to: mercy.joseph@up-ng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.