Lovonus Microfinance BankLagosPosted 3 November 2026

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Where: Lagos, Nigeria
How to apply: Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Location: Oyingbo, Lagos

Salary: 250,000

We are seeking an experienced Internal Control & Audit Officer to oversee the bank’s internal audit function, evaluate operational processes, ensure strict adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards (CBN, NDIC, NIBSS), safeguard institutional assets, and minimize operational risk across all branches and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document periodic internal audit engagements and operational risk evaluations across all departments and branches

Monitor daily transaction workflows, credit operations, cash handling, and general ledger postings to ensure strict adherence to internal controls

Review and assess compliance with CBN directives, NDIC guidelines, and internal policy frameworks

Conduct routine and unannounced branch control audits, vault counts, and loan portfolio quality reviews

Identify operational vulnerabilities, control lapses, and policy violations, providing actionable audit findings and mitigation recommendations

Investigate financial discrepancies, fraud attempts, transaction errors, and policy breaches, issuing comprehensive investigation reports

Evaluate core banking system transactions, user access permissions, and digital channel operations (e.g., BankOne) to prevent authorization bypasses

Support external audit exercises, CBN/NDIC regulatory examinations, and assist management with audit issue tracking and remediation

Deliver regular internal control awareness briefings to operational staff to foster a proactive risk mitigation culture

Prepare clear, concise, and structured periodic audit and internal control reports for the Management Audit Committee and Executive Management

Requirements

Bachelor\'s Degree/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Microfinance, or a related discipline

2-5 years experience in internal control, internal audit, or risk inspection within a bank, MFB, or financial institution

Sound knowledge of CBN microfinance banking regulations, internal audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and accounting standards

Hands-on experience auditing core banking software (e.g., BankOne) and digital financial service operations,

Strong analytical skills, investigative mindset, data reconciliation capability, and professional report-writing skills

Proven track record of evaluating loan portfolio quality, cash operations, and financial reconciliations

Unquestionable integrity, objective judgment, high attention to detail, and administrative firmness

Must reside in Lagos and be principled, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable driving a culture of strict operational discipline across digital and traditional microfinance operations

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@lovonusmfb.com using the position as subject of email.

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