Head of Audit at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Accounting / Finance
Lagos State
February 26, 2026
Full Time

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Job Description

Elizabeth Maddeux provides a range of human resources solutions designed to empower your workforce, enhance technical proficiency, refine soft skills, and accelerateorganizational growth for better impacts by enhancing organizational dynamics through a well-rounded and robust human resource intervention.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Audit

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)
Industry: Financial Services Sector

Job Summary

  • The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
  • The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, identifies operational and financial risks, and supports the achievement of the microfinance bank’s strategic objectives through a robust audit framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
  • Conduct regular audits of credit operations, loan portfolio quality, treasury, finance, and branch activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Central Bank guidelines, internal policies, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and supervise internal audit reviews and investigations.
  • Promote a strong internal control and ethical culture across the bank.
  • Present audit findings and risk insights to senior management and the Board Audit Committee.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting
  • Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or CFA is required.
  • 8–10 years’ experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience in IT audit within the Microfinance space is highly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, IFRS, and Central Bank guidelines.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  • High level of integrity and Professionalism.

Compensation

  • Competitive Salary; Salary: N500,000 – N700,000 monthly.
  • Health Insurance
  • Employer Contributory pension.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Head of Audit” as the subject of the mail.

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