About Us

Piggytech is on a mission to give everyone the power to better manage and grow their own finances. Our close-knit yet diverse team is made up of brilliant individuals who are focused on doing their best work.

About The Internal Auditor Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. The Internal Auditor will play a crucial role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to assess and enhance financial and operational systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices. You will report to the Chief Operations Officer.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessments: Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans to address critical areas of concern.
• Process Implementation: Implement streamlined processes for documenting and executing all audit-related initiatives, activities, and recommendations to enhance efficiency.
• Audit Reports: Present internal audit reports to the board during quarterly meetings for review and approval.
• Conduct Audits: Conduct risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits following the approved audit plan to assess financial processes and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Internal Controls: Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Financial Transactions: Review financial transactions and ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Regulatory Changes: Stay abreast of regulatory changes in the Nigerian financial sector and update internal policies accordingly.
• Compliance Culture: Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the organization.
• Other Responsibilities: Any other responsibility as may be required by the COO or other members of the management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional membership in auditing and accounting (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is preferred.
• Proven experience in internal audit within the financial services or fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A minimum of five years of experience in internal audit is preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Piggytech Global Limited is an equal opportunity employer (EoE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We are committed to providing employees with a progressive and open-minded work environment. Our workplace is diverse, and we model this after our culture of openness and collaboration.