Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance Audit

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• Flutterwave is looking for a Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance Audit who will provide tailored solutions in the identification, measurement, steering and monitoring of AML and regulatory risks within the company.
• The role will involve carrying out tasks and other internal audit activities, particularly as detailed in the annual internal audit plan.
• This will require competencies such as understanding the business processes of a Fintech or similar organisation, and knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and other leading professional guidelines or global standards.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be Like

• Perform assurance and advisory engagements, including similar special requests assigned by the Manager, Internal Audit.
• Document management’s processes and test controls through walkthroughs, observation and inquiry.
• Document work done in the form of work papers, collate audit observations, and communicate results in accordance with the internal audit manual and methodology.
• Provide timely feedback to Manager, Internal Audit on the status of assigned engagements.
• Update and manage the audit exceptions tracker and liaise with process owners on implementation status.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as assigned by internal audit management.
• Work closely with other audit team members to complete and close out each audit engagement.
• Document draft findings and recommendations of audit projects and communicate the same to the Head, Internal Audit and Key Stakeholders..
• Contribute to the development of work programs for assigned audits and other documentation necessary to undertake the assigned engagement.
• Utilize CAAT tools to deliver efficient audit projects.
• Adhere to Flutterwave’s ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and other relevant professional standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators during audits and assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Required competency and skill set to be a waver (in this role)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline that provides similar background knowledge.
• Minimum of four (4) years prior experience working in Regulatory Compliance at a fintech, or similar organisation.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite.
• Possession or active pursuit of professional certifications CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CRMA, CISA, CFE is an advantage.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Demonstrable knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators will be an advantage.
• Application of best practice audit standards and latest audit techniques, and tools will be an advantage.
• Ability to apply analytical review techniques to complex processes will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and other leading professional guidelines.
• Exercise discretion on confidential matters and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation.
• Critical thinking abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.