Lead, Channels and Audit Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• Assist the Chief Audit Officer and Director in enhancing assurance across Moniepoint’s digital platforms, payment ecosystem, products, and technology-driven business processes.

• Oversee risk-focused audits for digital channels, payment products, customer experiences, and technology-enabled business operations.

• Execute comprehensive audits that encompass product governance, digital channels, payment processing, customer onboarding, transaction life cycles, operational resilience, cybersecurity measures, and technology change oversight.

• Create and implement audit analytics and continuous monitoring procedures to detect control weaknesses, emerging risks, fraud signs, operational inefficiencies, and unusual transaction behaviors.

• Perform enterprise risk evaluations and track Risk Performance Metrics across various products and channels.

• Examine extensive and intricate datasets related to transaction integrity, customer behavior, fraud patterns, system performance, reconciliation, service availability, and regulatory compliance.

• Evaluate audit workpapers, evidence, and reports for adequacy and adherence to Internal Audit standards.

• Draft clear and concise audit reports that include actionable recommendations.

• Collaborate with teams from Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Oversee management action plans and verify remediation efforts.

• Promote ongoing improvement through automation, advanced analytics, AI-driven auditing techniques, and dashboard reporting.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to Associates and Senior Associates.

• Contribute to the strategic objectives of Internal Audit, departmental KPIs, and quality assurance standards.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chief Audit Officer and Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Audit Analytics, Data Analytics, Technology Audit, Risk Management, or Consulting within the financial services or fintech sector.

• Possession of at least one of the following professional certifications: ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.

• Demonstrated experience in developing audit analytics, continuous auditing processes, and dashboard reporting.

• In-depth knowledge of digital banking ecosystems, payment systems, card schemes, POS acquiring, merchant services, mobile applications, online banking platforms, APIs, and digital channels.

• Familiarity with risk-based internal auditing, governance, internal controls, enterprise risk management, product lifecycle management, product governance, technology delivery, cybersecurity, technology risks, cloud environments, API controls, and IT general controls.

• Advanced data analytics skills, including strong SQL scripting and data analysis abilities.

• Practical experience with SQL, Superset, Redash (Hera, Loki, Hela), Python, Power BI, Metabase, IDEA, Alteryx, or Tableau.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent capabilities in report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent audit engagements.

• Dedication to mentoring and developing junior team members.

• A Master’s degree or professional certification in an analytical field is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

• The chance to work with Africa's fastest-growing fintech company focused on driving financial inclusion at scale.

• A collaborative, high-performing environment that emphasizes innovation, technology, and continuous professional growth.