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Internal Auditor Specialist

Payzeep Solutions
Full-time
On-site
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Company Description

Payzeep provides a range of financial services to individuals, merchants, banks, and government agencies. Our services are designed to help businesses and organizations streamline their payment processing and collection operations, providing a convenient and secure way for customers to pay for goods and services.

Payzeep is a dynamic and growing company in the Fintech space, committed to excellence in service and innovative solutions. We pride ourselves on a culture of transparency, compliance, and ethical standards. As we expand, we seek a skilled Internal Auditor to join our team and ensure our processes and controls align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of Payzeep’s risk management, control, and governance processes. This role involves conducting audits across departments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, identifying areas for operational improvement, and supporting a culture of integrity and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, plan, and conduct risk-based internal audits across different departments, including financial, operational, and IT audits.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Identify and analyze key risks and potential control weaknesses in business processes.
• Prepare audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Present audit findings and improvement recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure that all operations comply with applicable laws, standards, and internal policies.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements relevant to Payzeep’s business.
• Provide insights and guidance on compliance issues and internal control improvements.
• Support management in identifying process efficiencies and streamlining controls.
• Recommend enhancements to policies and procedures to strengthen the internal control framework.
• Participate in the development and review of policies related to internal control and risk management.
• Build relationships with key business stakeholders to promote risk awareness and control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed to facilitate reviews and examinations.
• Provide training and support to team members on risk management, compliance, and controls.
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably in Fintech Space.
  •  Certification: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail to review large amounts of data and numbers
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GAAP, SOX, AML, data privacy standards).
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent research skills to find all related information needed
  • Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets
  • Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations

Additional Information

     • Competitive Compensation.
     • Flextime.
     • Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
     • Growth and Development.

How to apply: 

  • Submit an online application. 
  • You will receive an email response with further instructions. 
  • You will receive a second link via email for your panel interview. 
  • A member from our Talent Team will contact you to provide feedback and updates as appropriate.