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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
I audit the operations of a unit called Mastercard Operations, this unit is involved in making available Mastercards to customers who have requested and also met the requirements for owning a credit card. I make sure that the policies drawn out to guide the smooth running of the product are adhered to, like making sure accounts are opened, making sure the account documentation for account owners are complete before accounts is operated,making sure that customers transcations are processed accurately and timely, making sure the credit line availed are monitored, making sure that the daily settlement which comes from Mastercard company in the U.S. is processed and posted. These are done daily.
Job Requirements
A degree in accounting or any business related field and a professional qualification in accounting.
Uppers
The job is quite challenging in that you get to overlook what someone else has done and make sure the right thing is being done,its a great lot of responsibilty and interesting too.
Downers
Not everyone likes an auditor.
Lifestyle
I work from 8.00am till 6.00pm Monday through Friday, I get to go for training sessions although its in the same city.the company has social events like agms, etc. The dress code is strictly formal (trouser or skirt suits).
Compensation
The salary is attractive and is able to take care of one to a great extent.
Advice to Jobseekers
It's a challenging job. It's a good career to choose because it's always hot. It's also interesting.

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