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Director, IT Audit
About this role
The role is for a Director of IT Audit who will lead Moniepoint Incorporated’s technology audit function. It involves risk assessments, evaluating IT governance and cybersecurity controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising senior leadership and the Audit Committee on technology risks across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. The position requires extensive IT auditing and leadership experience, with a focus on cloud, network, and security controls. The employer operates a global business payments and banking platform and supports remote work, professional development, and career growth. The role reports to the Chief Audit Officer and is based in Rivers, Nigeria, within the Internal Audit department.
What you would do
- Lead the IT audit function and develop an annual risk-based IT audit plan.
- Assess governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across IT systems.
- Direct audits of network security, cloud architecture (Google/AWS), IAM, data privacy, and BCDR.
- Present audit findings and remediation plans to the Chief Audit Officer and senior management.
- Drive continuous monitoring, data analytics, and automated audit techniques.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing IT audit team.
- Oversee integration of IT controls with overall enterprise risk management.
- Ensure compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC 2, and data privacy laws.
- Support executive leadership with risk-based recommendations and reporting.
- Foster professional development and technical proficiency within the team.
What they are asking for
- 10+ years in IT auditing, technology risk management, or cybersecurity.
- 4+ years in a senior leadership/management role.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.
- Additional credentials such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CIA are desirable.
- Strong technical knowledge of cloud environments (Google and AWS), networks, databases, APIs, and ITGCs.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
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