First Excelsia Professional Services Limited
Consulting + 2 more
Head, Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management (Microfinance)
Closed for applications
Description
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIBN) is mandatory.
- Minimum of 10–15 years’ relevant experience in Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management.
- Must have banking experience in a similar senior-level role.
Responsibilities
- Develop an annual risk-based internal audit plan and oversee the implementation of the approved audit programs.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of audit work plans, testing results, conclusions, recommendations, and follow-up actions on identified deficiencies.
- Provide technical assistance on investigations and special audit assignments, offering subject-matter expertise where required.
- Stay current on regulatory oversight trends and integrate a risk-based approach into audit planning and execution.
- Conduct periodic bank-wide risk assessments to identify exposures relating to internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and financial reporting accuracy.
- Provide recommendations to mitigate business risks and improve operational processes and efficiency.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of external auditors to ensure compliance with prescribed standards and guidelines.
- Prepare audit committee materials, participate in committee meetings, and present findings and recommendations to Executive Management and the Board.
- Investigate and report on whistleblower and hotline cases, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
- Initiate and review policies and processes to ensure alignment with current legislation and industry best practices.
- Identify internal control deficiencies using strong analytical and critical thinking skills, assess risk implications, and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Lead enterprise risk assessment initiatives and maintain a comprehensive risk log.
- Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, and regulatory compliance deficiencies identified during audits.
- Implement and monitor anti-fraud initiatives across the Bank.
- Prepare and submit monthly regulatory returns and statutory renditions.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Executive Management or the Board.
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