Are you an experienced Internal Auditor with a keen eye for risk management and a passion for the evolving world of fintech? Payaza is looking for a dedicated professional to enhance their control and governance processes, focusing specifically on the unique challenges and opportunities within digital financial operations.
Role Summary
- Organization: Payaza
- Category: Job Updates
- Mode: Full time
- Location: Nigeria
- Remuneration: Competitive remuneration
- Deadline: May 30th
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Responsibilities of the Internal Auditor at Payaza
- Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans for financial products, payment processing, blockchain, and data privacy.
- Conduct audits of financial systems, digital platforms, lending solutions, and cybersecurity.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements for internal controls, especially in technology-driven processes.
- Identify and assess fintech-specific risks, including data breaches, fraud, algorithm biases, and regulatory non-compliance.
- Advise management on risk mitigation strategies, particularly for cybersecurity and data privacy.
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulations like PCI-DSS, GDPR, AML/CFT, and local fintech frameworks, monitoring for non-compliance or fraud.
- Support the creation of governance policies for fintech operations.
- Prepare and present clear audit reports with actionable recommendations to executive management, tracking their implementation.
- Maintain accurate audit records and stay updated on fintech auditing best practices and regulations.
- Provide training on internal control procedures for digital financial services and collaborate on integrated audits.
- Recommend process improvements using technology (e.g., data analytics) and participate in post-incident reviews.
Key Qualifications for the Internal Auditor role at Payaza
- Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CAMS are preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years in internal auditing is required, with at least one year specifically in fintech, digital finance, or similar sectors.
- Familiarity with digital financial services, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital payments is essential.
- Applicants must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly for technology-driven processes.
- Proficiency in audit software, data analytics tools, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is expected.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, along with an understanding of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and fintech regulations.
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