FINCA Micro-finance Vacancies in Owerri, Imo State, January 2015

FINCA is a leading international Micro-finance Institution offering financial services and products to small scale businesses that have been turned down by traditional banks, so that these businesses can start, grow, and diversify with resulting increases in family income, nutrition, employment and well-being.


FINCA pioneered the Village Banking method of credit delivery, now used by hundreds of organizations worldwide. Our programs reach low-income people in more diverse countries than any other micro-finance provider.

FINCA is recruiting for highly-motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Audit Manager for FINCA's regulated micro-finance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria.

Job Title: Corporate Audit Manager

Location: Owerri, Imo State

Job Descriptions

• FINCA is recruiting for motivated and hands-on Corporate Audit Manager to develop and lead the Internal Audit function for FINCA's start up micro-finance bank in Nigeria.
• The Corporate Audit Manager is responsible for rendering an independent, objective evaluation of effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes of the micro-finance bank and to make improvements where necessary.
• The Corporate Audit Manager is a Head of Department reporting to the Board of Director's Corporate Audit Committee and is expected to make substantial contributions to the strategy and leadership of the organization.

• Managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments in the Nigeria subsidiary all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives
• Development and execution of the subsidiary audit plan
• Provision of consulting services to the management and staff.
• Development of the Corporate Audit department, including hiring, training and supervision to internal auditing staff.
• S/he maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with The IIA's standards.

• HND/University degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field
• 5 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years supervisory or project management experience.
• A second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT, IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, HR, Legal, Accounting, Micro-finance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Experience in Micro-finance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.
• Knowledge of control and risk self-assessment facilitation techniques.
• Knowledge of the environment, regulations, and laws.
• Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the dynamics of small businesses
• Mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable.

• Commitment to establishing a successful Information Systems function within a growing and dynamic organization
• Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria and to travel within the country (up to 30% of the time)
• Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-oriented, with the ability to drive projects from inception to execution stages
• Strong fit to FINCA's desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA's mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
• Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work

• The Risk and Compliance Officers report to the Internal Control Manager at the head office
• He is responsible for the identification of all aspects of non-compliance with the policies and procedures in the implementation of the products and making recommendations for improvement.

• ND, HND or B.Sc level of education
• Preferred 2 to 3 years work experience
• Strong numerical and mathematical skills
• Computer literate with data entry experience
• Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable.

• Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria
• Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to work independently and to adapt and acquire new skills
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills and a proactive and logical approach
• Strong fit to FINCA's desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA's mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity

• For consideration of your application, CVs must be in Word or PDF format and a maximum of 3 pages.
• The candidate will bear any cost for travel and accommodation if called for testing or interviews.
• Any relocation cost will be borne by the new hire.