Corporate Audit Manager

Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head, Corporate Auditor will provide leadership and direction for the bank’s internal audit function, ensuring effective risk management, control, and governance processes across all operational and strategic areas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an independent and objective audit framework that ensures compliance, integrity, and operational excellence.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based audit plan in line with the bank’s strategic objectives.

Provide leadership and supervision to the internal audit team, ensuring high professional standards.

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance, and risk management systems.

Review audit findings and make actionable recommendations to management and the Board Audit Committee.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional audit standards.

Conduct special investigations and advisory reviews as required by management or regulators.

Collaborate with external auditors, examiners, and other stakeholders.

Prepare and present periodic audit reports to the Board and Executive Management.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s Degree is an advantage).

Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent is mandatory.

Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior audit leadership role (preferably within the banking or financial services sector).

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance (HMO)
Leave Grant (Allowance)
13th Month
Paid Time Off (PTO):
- Vacation days
- Sick days
- Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan:
- Contributory pension
Insurance:
- Group life insurance
- Workers' compensation insurance
Professional Development:
- Budget for conferences, workshops, and trainings
- Mentorship opportunities

About Company

LAPO MICROFINANCE BANK

https://lapocareers.seamlesshiring.com

As a development-focused organization, we believe in people empowerment by the provision of gainful employment and other social interventions. Why Work at LAPO Microfinance Bank? • Career Development LAPO Microfinance Bank offers professional opportunities for career growth and advancement in personal skills set and ambitions. With us, you have a well-structured career pathway as well as access to resources for professional development and growth. • LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Management Studies LAPO Microfinance Bank recognizes the importance of leveraging a highly skilled workforce to achieve its strategic and operational goals. Through the LAPO Institute - a sister organization of the bank – we provide tailor-made capacity development programs and research for our people. The Institute is approved by the Federal Ministry of Education to function as a Tertiary institution. • Our Core Values o People First o Integrity o Excellence o Passion and Commitment o Enterprise and Teamwork o Commitment to Social Responsibility & Sustainability o Fun and Excitement Our People. Our people are at the center of everything we do to deliver innovative services to the institution's clients. At LAPO Microfinance Bank, we realize that our staffs are the heart and hands of the organization; therefore, we understand that building a world-class institution is only possible when we have the right people. It is for this reason that everything we do – from building systems to pioneering innovative products – is defined by our people. They make the Bank what it is today - a vibrant organization renowned for innovation, excellence, sustainability and superior financial performance. Career Opportunities. If you desire to work in Africa’s premier institution in the microfinance sector, then LAPO Microfinance Bank is exactly what you seek. Here, learning is encouraged, skills are developed and passion is rewarded.