Internal Audit and Compliance Assistant Manager

Electronic Payplus Limited is a leading Nigerian smart‑card and electronic payment solutions provider with over two decades of industry excellence. Incorporated in 2004 and operational since 2005, the company has evolved from POS deployment into Nigeria’s foremost secure card manufacturer and payment solution specialist. It operates the country’s only purpose‑built smart card personalization bureau, with industry‑scale capacity and world‑class quality standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit & Compliance Assistant Manager

Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive audit plan based on risk assessments and business objectives.
• Conduct monthly & quarterly Companywide internal audits across various departments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and compliance.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with observations, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions have been implemented effectively.
• Conduct monthly review of theManagement Account
• Conduct monthly reviews of the key material used in Production.
• Conduct asset verification exercises for the company twice each year.
• Participate in risk assessment processes to identify key risks to the organization and areas of potential improvement.
• Monthly review of statutory remittances (VAT, WHT, PENSION, PAYE) to ensure adequate returns are made promptly.
• To conduct Monthly stock count of Production material in the vault.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management strategies.
• Recommend actions to mitigate identified risks, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Ensure the company complies with local and international regulations and standards, particularly with regard to the manufacturing and distribution of payment cards.
• Assist in the review and development of company policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the IT and security departments to identify and assess cyber risks.
• Investigate and report any incidents of fraud or unethical behaviour, and work with relevant departments to implement preventive measures.
• Serve as the point of contact for external auditors during annual audits or special projects.
• Collaborate with external auditors to address audit issues and implement recommendations.
• Prepare and present reports on audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all audits, investigations, and assessments.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration.
• Qualification: Either ACA or ACCA is mandatory, CISA etc. will be an advantage.
• Applicants must reside around Ajah and its environs.