Financial & Operations Audit Specialist (Internal Audit)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute approved audit plans through detailed testing of financial records, operations, and internal controls.

• Review core operational and credit processes to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and risk within a paperless environment.

• Perform IT, digital platform, and data analytics audits to ensure system security, data integrity, and fraud detection.

• Assess compliance with CBN regulations, AML/CFT, NDPR, and other applicable public sector requirements.

• Prepare audit reports, engage management on findings, and conduct follow-up reviews to confirm remediation.

• Support innovation, automation, and ethical audit practices while performing assigned duties under pressure.

Critical Competencies

• Analytical & Risk Assessment Skills – Ability to evaluate complex data, identify control gaps, and assess risk impact.

• Regulatory & Technical Knowledge – Strong understanding of financial services regulation, public sector standards, and IT controls.

• Data & Technology Proficiency – Working knowledge of audit tools, data analytics, and digital financial systems.

• Professional Ethics & Communication – High integrity, objectivity, and the ability to clearly articulate audit findings.