INTERNAL AUDITOR – NICO Holdings Plc

Key Responsibilities

• Executes detailed audit testing procedures and fieldwork steps for assigned areas in accordance with the audit program.
• Prepares clear, structured, and comprehensive audit working papers that fully document test results and align with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Performs data analytics using ACL or Excel on investments, premium, claims, and underwriting datasets to identify anomalies or process exceptions.
• Identifies internal control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and financial leakages during daily fieldwork testing.
• Drafts concise initial audit findings and recommendations, clearly outlining the root cause, operational risk, and financial impact.
• Discusses initial audit observations with operational business-unit process owners to verify facts and clear potential misunderstandings.
• Conducts follow-up testing on previously issued audit recommendations to verify that management actions have been effectively implemented.
• Maintains electronic audit files within TeamMate+ ensuring that all evidence gathered is properly cross-referenced and securely stored.
• Participates actively in daily and weekly team operational meetings to report on individual testing progress and escalate bottlenecks.
• Assists the Internal Audit Manager in developing the scope and risk-control matrices for individual audit assignments.
• Supports the team during special investigations or management-requested reviews by executing targeted substantive testing protocols.
• Adheres strictly to the Group Internal Audit Manual, NICO Group methodologies, and the Global Internal Audit Standards during all engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or a related field or a professional qualification in accounting or auditing: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical working experience in internal or external audits that include performing audits in multi-cultural environment. Those with insurance background will have an added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to discuss audit observations clearly with operational process owners.
• Solid understanding of the financial services industry, with specific knowledge of Insurance, Pension, and Asset Management operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the practical ability to leverage data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Excel) to test data.
• Proficiency navigating modern Audit Management Systems and direct experience with TeamMate is an added advantage.
• High level of professional skepticism, strong organizational skills, and the capability to execute audit programs with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Ability to operate effectively within cross-functional and cross-border team environments across the Group.
• Strong capability to produce clear, concise, and structured audit working papers that support audit findings.

How to Apply