Lead, Channels and Audit Analytics

About the role

The Lead, Channels & Audit Analytics will support the Chief Audit Officer and Director in strengthening assurance over Moniepoint's digital channels, payments ecosystem, products, and technology-enabled business processes through risk‑based auditing and data‑driven analytics.

Key responsibilities

• Lead risk‑based audits across digital channels, payment products, customer journeys and technology‑enabled processes, covering product governance, payment processing, cybersecurity controls and technology change management.
• Design and execute audit analytics and continuous monitoring routines using tools such as SQL, Superset, Redash, Python, Power BI and Metabase to identify control failures, emerging risks and fraud indicators.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments, monitor risk performance metrics and provide actionable insights on transaction integrity, customer behaviour and regulatory compliance.
• Review audit workpapers and reports, ensure findings are evidence‑based and prepare clear, impactful audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, Risk, Compliance and Finance teams, and monitor remediation of audit findings.
• Coach and mentor junior audit staff and contribute to internal audit strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Audit Analytics, Data Analytics, Technology Audit, Risk Management or Consulting within financial services or fintech.
• At least one professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE); a master’s or certification in Data Analytics, AI or Data Science is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced SQL scripting and data interrogation.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical tools such as Superset, Redash (Hera, Loki, Hela), Python, Power BI, Metabase, IDEA, Alteryx or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of digital banking ecosystems, payment systems, APIs and related controls.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and stakeholder management abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, benefits and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with Africa's fastest‑growing fintech driving financial inclusion at scale.
• A collaborative, high‑performing environment that invests in innovation, technology and continuous professional development.