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MoniepointLead, Channels and Audit Analytics
Moniepoint is looking for a Lead, Channels and Audit Analytics to join its Internal Audit department. Recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing…
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Moniepoint is looking for a Lead, Channels and Audit Analytics to join its Internal Audit department. Recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing fintech enterprises, the company supports over 10 million individual and business accounts while processing transactions valued in the billions of Naira every month. The mission of the organization centers on delivering financial happiness across Africa. In this position, the professional works closely with the…
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Moniepoint is looking for a Lead, Channels and Audit Analytics to join its Internal Audit department. Recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing fintech enterprises, the company supports over 10 million individual and business accounts while processing transactions valued in the billions of Naira every month. The mission of the organization centers on delivering financial happiness across Africa.
In this position, the professional works closely with the Chief Audit Officer and the Director of Product and Channels Audit. The core focus involves strengthening the assurance framework surrounding digital channels, payment ecosystems, products, and technology-enabled business processes through risk-based auditing and data analytics. Responsibilities include leading channel audits, implementing continuous monitoring, identifying emerging risks, and assessing control effectiveness to improve operational resilience, regulatory compliance, customer experience, and business performance.
The role suits an experienced audit and data professional with a background in financial services or fintech. Success in the position requires strong technical analytics capabilities, the ability to review complex datasets, leadership skills for coaching junior staff, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, data, operations, risk, compliance, and finance teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead risk-based audits covering digital channels, payment products, customer journeys, and technology-enabled business processes in alignment with the Internal Audit Plan
- Execute comprehensive audits addressing product governance, payment processing, customer onboarding, transaction lifecycles, operational resilience, cybersecurity controls, and technology change management
- Design and implement audit analytics and continuous monitoring routines to detect control failures, fraud indicators, operational inefficiencies, and unusual transaction patterns
- Develop data-driven audit procedures utilizing tools such as SQL, Superset, Redash, Python, Power BI, and Metabase
- Perform enterprise risk assessments for digital channels, products, and payment ecosystems by analyzing inherent risks, control design, control effectiveness, and residual risks
- Examine large datasets to deliver insights on transaction integrity, customer behavior, fraud trends, system performance, reconciliation, service availability, and regulatory compliance
- Review audit workpapers and draft concise reports containing practical recommendations to enhance governance and internal controls
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Finance stakeholders to monitor system changes and emerging risks
- Follow up on management action plans to validate remediation activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
- Mentor and coach Associates and Senior Associates on audit analytics and digital auditing methodologies
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Audit Analytics, Data Analytics, Technology Audit, Risk Management, or Consulting within the financial services or fintech sector
- At least one professional certification including ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE
- Advanced data analytics capabilities featuring strong SQL scripting and data interrogation skills
- Hands-on experience using analytical tools such as SQL, Superset, Redash, Python, Power BI, Metabase, IDEA, Alteryx, or Tableau
- Comprehensive understanding of digital banking ecosystems, payment systems, card schemes, point-of-sale acquiring, merchant services, mobile apps, internet banking, APIs, and digital channels
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related discipline
- Master's degree in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related analytical field
- Additional professional certifications in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related analytical disciplines
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Various benefits and career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing fintech driving financial inclusion at scale
- A collaborative, high-performing environment focused on innovation, technology, and continuous professional development
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What is the location or remote work policy for this role?
The posting does not specify the work location or remote policy for this role.
What department does this position report to?
The position sits within the Internal Audit department and reports directly to the Director of Product and Channels Audit, while also supporting the Chief Audit Officer.
What certifications are required to apply?
Candidates must hold at least one of the following professional certifications: ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
What salary does Moniepoint offer for this position?
The job posting does not specify the salary details, though it mentions competitive compensation and benefits are provided.
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