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’
