FITC is a world-class, innovation-led, technology-driven, knowledge and professional services institute that provides cutting edge Learning, Advisory and Research Services to organizations primarily within the Financial Services Sector across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Head, Internal Audit & Compliance
Role Summary
- We are seeking a highly objective and detail-oriented Internal Audit & Compliance Officer to strengthen our risk management, control, and governance processes.
- The successful candidate will add value to the organisation by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management, while ensuring financial reliability, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and manage the full internal audit cycle, including operational, financial, and compliance audits.
- Develop internal audit scope and contribute to the annual audit plan.
- Review and evaluate accounting records, processes, data, and prior audit reports.
- Prepare clear audit reports, findings memoranda, and recommendations for Management.
- Act as an independent and objective advisor to Management on risk, control, and governance matters.
- Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and recommend risk mitigation and cost-saving measures.
- Conduct follow-up audits to monitor implementation of management actions.
- Plan, design, and implement enterprise-wide risk management processes.
- Conduct risk identification, assessment, evaluation, and reporting across the organisation.
- Support compliance audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
- Promote risk awareness through staff education, training, and advisory support.
- Maintain continuous professional development on audit standards, regulations, and best practices.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 4–6 years’ relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or related roles, in a financial institution & financial service sector
Professional Certification (Required):
- ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or any other relevant professional certification.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Excellent report writing, data analytics and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and compliance practices.
- High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to: [email protected] using “Internal Audit & Compliance Officer” as the subject of the mail.
Note: The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
