Standard Bank Group Nigeria
Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a premier, Africa-centered financial services institution and an innovative force within global markets. We offer diverse, career-advancing opportunities and the privilege of working alongside some of the most driven and skilled professionals in the industry. Our client base spans individuals, SMEs, high-net-worth clients, multinational corporations, and major institutions.
We are deeply committed to driving sustainable growth across Africa—delivering meaningful value to our clients, uplifting the communities we serve, and providing our employees with a profound sense of purpose and impact.
Job Description
This role is responsible for executing the audit process efficiently within a variety of stakeholder environments. It requires a strong ability to independently and objectively provide assurance and insights that strengthen client-centric risk management.
You will collaborate with Audit Leads to review and evaluate high-risk areas across the business, offering assurance to the Group Audit Committee, Business Executives, and Shareholders that sound governance practices and effective internal controls are consistently applied throughout the financial period.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of key business processes, along with supporting activities performed by enabling functions.
- Stay informed about annual risk priorities within the business area as well as emerging industry trends that influence risk and control practices.
- Identify weaknesses or enhancement opportunities within the control environment and recommend improvements to the relevant process owners.
- Deliver assigned components of audit, advisory, or proactive assurance engagements in line with GIA methodology and quality standards.
- Accurately report significant issues or audit findings, presenting them concisely and clearly, with well-substantiated explanations of their materiality and impact.
- Recommend suitable corrective actions and secure management’s commitment to remediation, documenting agreements precisely and comprehensively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, Oracle Database, or Cisco Networking are advantageous.
Experience Required
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, IT control frameworks, cloud platforms, emerging technologies, and data analytics.
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements and their implications for IT systems.
- Solid understanding of banking systems, operational procedures, and contemporary internal audit practices.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Articulating Information
- Attention to Detail
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Reviewing and Analysing Information
- Engaging with People
- Interpreting Data
- Meeting Deadlines
- Delivering High-Quality Output
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Upholding Professional Standards
Technical Competencies
- Audit Project Management
- Audit Report Writing
- Internal Audit Data Analysis
- Application of IA Technology
- Internal Auditing Practices
- Maintaining Professional IA Standards