Head, Internal Audit at Metzger Limited
Job Description
Metzger Limited, a licensed non-bank financial institution regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria, is hiring a Head of Internal Audit to strengthen its audit and compliance functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing organizational risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit and Compliance Oversight: Develop and implement the annual audit plan, conduct transaction reviews, and carry out periodic process audits to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Risk Management: Perform regular control tests, identify potential risks, and recommend effective risk-mitigation strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor adherence to statutory, regulatory, and service-level agreements, ensuring compliance with KYC, Credit, Fraud & Forgeries, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
- Reporting and Escalation: Prepare detailed audit and compliance reports for management and escalate significant findings directly to the Board of Directors.
- Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements to internal controls, audit systems, and compliance frameworks.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years’ proven experience in Internal Audit, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory guidelines by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA will be an added advantage.
