Internal Audit Associate At Pagatech

Pagatech- We are a team of passionate Africans determined to tackle what we consider a critical issue paramount to Africa's development − the availability of financial services to all Africans. Paga was founded early 2009 on the simple belief that the ubiquity of mobile phones can be leveraged to bring financial services to all Africans.

We aim to accomplish our mission by working in partnership with select Banks, Microfinance institutions, and all Mobile Network Operators.

Position: Internal Audit Associate

Sector: Consumer Finance

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Career Level: Minimum 5-6 years of experience working in an internal audit environment or similar

role.

SUMMARY

An internal audit associate will be responsible monitoring and evaluating how well risk is being

managed in the company. The individual will also evaluate how the business is being governed

and ensure the internal processes of the company are working at an optimum level. The successful

candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY PERFOR MANCE AREA (K P AS)

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management

over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable

directives and regulations

• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans

• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data,

flowcharts etc.

• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process

• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal

achievement

• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings

• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee

• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum

• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions

• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best

practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Initiative

• Self- driven and hardworking

• Organized

• Multitask and manage competing priorities

• Creative and resourceful

Good team player

• Flexibility

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 2:1 in an analytical field such as engineering,

finance, computer science, mathematics, economics, etc

• At least 5 years relevant work experience

• Knowledgeable in technology

• Knowledge of risk management and auditing.

• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC

• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor

• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations

• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

• Sound independent judgment

How to Apply

Contact: fbrume@pagatech.com or send CV and cover letter to resumes@pagatech.com. Email subject should be ‘Internal Audit Role’