Internal Control and Audit Needed at Nairagram

Nairagram is a digital financial service company committed to providing seamless financial solutions to the African community. With Nairagram, your money transfers are delivered instantly to your beneficiaries, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

We are currently recruiting for the role of Internal Control and Audit Lead to join our dynamic team and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Internal Control and Audit Lead to manage internal audits, tax compliance, risk management, and governance. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in audit, tax, and risk management, particularly within the payment, financial services, or related industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Provide recommendations for improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with corporate income tax, VAT, excise duties, and other relevant tax laws.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, including corporate governance standards and industry-specific regulations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on audit, tax, risk, and compliance matters to support decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA is preferred.
• Experience: 6 to 8 years of experience in audit, internal control, and risk management, with a strong leadership background.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in the financial services industry is required.
• Skills: Strong expertise in risk management, tax compliance, financial audit reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their CV. Please ensure the job title is included in the subject line of your email.