Internal Control

The Internal Control Officer is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This role ensures that the company operates in compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices, with a focus on minimizing risk and preventing fraud.

• Design, implement, and
  monitor internal control systems across business processes.
  
• Conduct periodic risk
  assessments to identify control weaknesses and suggest improvements.
  
• Perform routine and
  ad-hoc audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory
  requirements.
  
• Review financial and
  operational transactions to detect errors, inconsistencies, or unusual
  activity.
  
• Monitor key business
  activities and control indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
  
• Prepare detailed audit
  reports and follow up on agreed corrective actions.
  
• Ensure timely
  documentation and maintenance of control procedures and audit trails.
  
• Collaborate with other
  departments to promote a culture of control awareness and ethical behavior.
  
• Provide guidance on
  process improvement and risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Assist in
  investigations of suspected fraud, breaches, or irregularities.
  
• Ensure compliance with
  external regulatory requirements and internal corporate policies.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree,
  preferably in IT, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
  
• Professional
  Certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, preferred
  
• Approximately total
  3-5 years of internal control/assurance experience in a Financial Institution
  
• Experience in
  risk-based audit, internal financial control processes, governance frameworks,
  enterprise-wide risk management, prefer in banking industries
  
• Internal Investigation
  experience preferred
  
• Solid understanding of
  Internal Auditing concepts, international auditing standards and internal
  control frameworks Strong Analytical Skills
  
• Knowledge of the
  banking or other financial sector and Core Banking System will be an added
  advantage
  
• Displays high levels
  of integrity, objectivity and impartiality and commit to high professional
  ethical standards.