Internal Auditor

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc—one of Nigeria’s leading licensed Primary Mortgage Banks (PMB)—is recruiting an Internal Auditor for its headquarters and branch network operations in Lagos State. This corporate risk and internal control role executes risk-based financial, operational, and regulatory audits, investigates control breaches, conducts spot checks, and ensures compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and internal governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk-Based Audit Execution: Lead operational, financial, and compliance audits across Head Office divisions and branch locations according to the approved audit plan.

• Control Assessment & Risk Mitigation: Evaluate internal controls, identify operational gaps, detect regulatory non-compliance, and formulate risk remediation strategies.

• Special Investigations & Cash Audits: Conduct forensic investigations, unannounced cash counts, and spot checks to safeguard bank assets against fraud.

• Audit Reporting & Tracking: Compile working papers and comprehensive audit reports for management and track the timely resolution of external/internal audit findings.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related financial fields.

• Work Experience: 6 to 10 years of progressive internal audit experience directly within commercial or mortgage banking institutions.

• Professional Certifications: ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA certification (highly advantageous).

• Core Competencies: In-depth knowledge of banking operations, CBN regulations, financial investigations, technical report writing, and risk management frameworks.