Head, Internal Audit & Compliance

About this role

Head of Internal Audit and Compliance at Pagatech Limited in Lagos. The role leads the internal audit and regulatory compliance functions, acting as Chief Compliance Officer, and ensures governance, controls, risk management, and compliance with laws and policies for the bank.

What you would do

• Lead the Bank's Internal Audit activities and report findings to the Board Audit Committee
• Develop and execute the risk-based Internal Audit Plan
• Assess governance, internal controls and risk management across the Bank
• Conduct audits across financial, credit, operational, technology and outsourced activities
• Investigate material control weaknesses and prepare audit reports with root causes and corrective actions
• Coordinate remediation tracking and maintain access to records and independence of the audit function to provide recommendations

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in internal audit, compliance, internal controls or financial services
• Experience managing audit or compliance responsibilities and engaging with senior management or regulators
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Law or related field
• Professional qualification in accounting, audit, compliance, risk or financial crime (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA) preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal audit, AML/CFT/CPF, regulatory compliance and financial services regulation
• Certificate in Microfinance Banking (CIBN) or willingness to obtain if required

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