Internal Control Officer / Auditor

About the role

The Internal Control Officer / Auditor will lead internal audit activities for NairaPoint Finance Ltd, ensuring robust financial and operational controls across its fintech and agency banking operations. This role reports to senior management and the Board, providing insights that safeguard the organization against risk and regulatory breaches.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial and operational processes.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with CBN, SEC, tax and fintech regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports for management and the Board.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow‑up on remediation.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA or CIA preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in internal audit, internal control or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of fintech operations, agency banking and financial services.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Internal audit techniques and methodologies.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Regulatory compliance in the banking and fintech sector.