FairMoney| Full-time

LEAD - INTERNAL CONTROL AT FAIRMONEY | INTERNAL CONTROL JOBS IN LAGOS

Lagos, Nigeria | Posted on 01/05/2026

About Company:

FairMoney is a pioneering mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company currently operates primarily within Nigeria, and it has secured nearly €50 million in funding from renowned global investors, including Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures.

Job Description:

  • The Internal Control Lead will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of internal policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance by all employees.
  • The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across of business processes and internal controls.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Continuous transaction Monitoring: Conducting daily, weekly, or periodic reviews of transactions, branch activities, and operations to identify lapses.
  • Risk Assessment: Identifying and mapping risks related to operations, technology, or non-compliance to prevent fraud and financial loss.
  • Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensuring all operations adhere to local regulations (AML/CFT), internal policies, and central bank directives.
  • Transaction Spot Checks: Performing independent spot checks on transactions, specifically focusing on posting and GL movements, and electronic channels like Cards, ATMs or POS systems.
  • Process Improvement & Reporting: Preparing detailed reports on control gaps, recommending remedial actions, and following up with management to ensure defects are corrected.
  • Asset safeguard: Physical review of bank's assets from time to time.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree
  • At least 7 years banking experience in internal control or similar position
  • Master’s degree in accounting, economics or Finance preferred.
  • Professional Accounting Certification (ICAN, ACCA) preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • High ethical standards and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discretely.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing control weaknesses

 

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Hybrid work
  • Training & Development programs

Salary

Very attractive

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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Recruitment Process:

  • Screening with a member of the recruitment team (30 min).
  • Take Home Assignment.
  •  Final Interview with the Executive Director
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Job Information

Deadline

Not specified

Job Type

Full-time

Industry

Banking

Work Level

Experienced

State

Lagos

Country

Nigeria

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