SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB AT KUDA BANK | INTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. In this high-stakes role, you will be a key guardian of our organizational integrity, ensuring that our risk management, internal controls, and governance processes are robust and effective. You will move beyond simple checklists to perform deep-dive root cause analyses, assess fraud risks, and recommend strategic improvements that safeguard our financial and operational activities. The ideal candidate is a disciplined professional with a "quality-first" mindset who can work independently while fostering a culture of accountability across the organization.

Requirements:

1. Risk Assessment & Audit Execution

• Dynamic Risk Mapping: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify critical business vulnerabilities and develop audit programs that evolve with the business environment.

• Standards-Based Testing: Execute audit engagements and compliance reviews in strict alignment with professional standards, assessing adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Evidence Management: Review audit working papers to ensure that information, analyses, and conclusions are supported by reliable and sufficient evidence.

2. Process Improvement & Fraud Mitigation

• Root Cause Analysis: Identify gaps and inefficiencies in business processes; conduct root cause analyses to recommend remedial actions that solve problems at their source.

• Fraud Risk Design: Evaluate the effectiveness of control designs specifically against fraud risks and establish procedures to detect and evaluate potential occurrences.

• System Efficiency: Assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of internal control systems to ensure they support, rather than hinder, operational goals.

3. Reporting & Strategic Follow-Up

• High-Impact Reporting: Present audit findings to process owners and prepare high-quality, actionable reports for senior management and the Chief Internal Audit Officer.

• Corrective Action Tracking: Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that risks are mitigated and improvements are sustained.

• Team Synergy: Facilitate teamwork and support colleagues to foster a unified commitment to the Internal Audit function’s objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Professional Background

• Academic: A first degree (HND or B.Sc.) from a reputable institution; an additional postgraduate degree is an advantage.

• Tenure: 5+ years of experience in auditing, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in financial institutions.

• Certification: Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIA are highly desirable.

• Expertise: Proven experience conducting complex finance-related audit engagements.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Ethics: High levels of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to deconstruct complex processes and identify subtle systemic weaknesses.

• Communication: Refined written and verbal skills to present sensitive findings to stakeholders persuasively and professionally.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and specialized audit-related software/CAATs.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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