Internal Auditor

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria is recruiting a full-time IT Auditor to join its corporate banking operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Audit Executive, the successful candidate will evaluate and ensure the adequacy of risk management and internal controls across the bank's IT systems, infrastructure, and projects. The role spans critical technical vectors, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, business continuity management, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance frameworks such as SWIFT and PCI-DSS.

Key Responsibilities

• Assurance & Controls: Deliver integrated assurance and consulting reviews on hardware, network infrastructure, databases, operating systems, and core applications.

• Audit Execution: Perform control evaluations over systems development, change management, logical access control, data backup protocols, and project implementations.

• Methodology Alignment: Execute audits in strict accordance with the Group Internal Audit methodology and established Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

• Reporting & Collaboration: Discuss draft findings with auditees, finalize remediation plans, express independent opinions on residual risks, and collaborate closely with regional and Group IT audit teams.

• Operational Adaptability: Conduct process-level audits and special internal investigations as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive.

Requirements Experience & Domain Knowledge

• Tenure: Minimum of 4 years of experience across IT auditing, process auditing, risk management, or technology assurance.

• Core Competencies: Extensive experience executing General IT Controls (GITC) reviews, Application Controls reviews, CAATs, and project auditing.

• Technical Frameworks: Deep comprehension of IT governance models, compliance regulations, data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI), and fundamental cybersecurity principles.

Education & Certifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field.

• Professional Qualifications: Holding a CISA or ACCA credential; possessing CRISC, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certifications is highly advantageous.

Benefits & Organizational Culture

• Diversity & Inclusion: Appointments align with the FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity objectives, including active recruitment policies for individuals with disabilities.

• Global Exposure: Opportunity to work within a leading African corporate and investment banking framework with extensive cross-border networks.

How to Apply

The applications must be submitted through the corporate job board or official recruiter portal prior to the deadline:

• Application Closing Date: 6th July, 2026.

• Important Note: Applications will not be accepted on or after this date; early submission ahead of time is strictly advised.