Internal Control Officer

Experience & Qualifications

• First or Second class degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics, Banking etc.
  

• Ideally holds a professional qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA)
  

• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in a financial institution
  

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance
  

• At least 2-3 years’ hands-on experience in Banking Operations (TSG, Reconciliations, Settlements, Branch Ops, Cash, Payments, etc.)
  

• Professional qualification preferred (CIA/CPA/ACCA)
  

• Ensure Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance
  

• Provide Control and Compliance counselling, advisory and decision support to business units and SRFs
  

• Create and improve a homogeneous Control Culture in the Bank
  

• Ensure integrity of the GL balance report through daily review and follow-up
  

• Ensure that open items in branches’ GL accounts reflect the true nature of recorded products
  

• Ensure prompt rendition of relevant returns and reports
  

• Institute and enforce aggressive Revenue Assurance and Cost Reduction strategies
  

• Ensure prompt resolution of issues in Inspection Reports, Management Letter, BoU Exams, etc.
  

• Ensure timely rendition of Control & Compliance reports to the Head, Internal Control
  

• Conduct spot checks/visitations to branches at least quarterly