Product Auditor

Required Knowledge & Skills

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL for independent data extraction and transaction interrogation
• Payment systems architecture : Wallets, card processing, direct debit, settlement, and reconciliation
• API and integration literacy (Basic)
• End-to-end transaction lifecycle knowledge: Authorisation, posting, clearing, settlement, and exception handling
• PRD and process flow analysis: translating product documentation into control flowcharts
• Mathematical precision: fee calculations, interest computations, and split payment structures
• Pattern recognition: detecting anomalies, outliers, and irregularities in large transaction datasets

Audit & Risk Skills

• Risk-based audit methodology: IIA Standards and COSO framework applied to financial products.
• Control design logic and evaluation
• Root cause analysis
• Regulatory knowledge: CBN payment system regulations, PCI DSS, NDPR,Nigerian consumer protection obligations etc

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Stakeholder engagement
• Professional scepticism and independence
• Risk-rated report writing

Tools & Platforms

• SQL (PostgreSQL / MySQL / MSSQL)
• AdvancedExcel / Google Sheets
• Claude / AI Tools

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
• Experience: 3–5+ years in Product Audit, Systems Audit, Financial Data Analytics, or Payment Operations within a fintech or financial services environment
• Certifications: CISA, CIA, or CFE preferred. ACA / ACCA is acceptable when combined with strong technical product experience and data analytics.
• Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated hands-on familiarity with payment product architecture, wallet systems, and regulated payment flows in a Nigerian or comparable market context.