Our client, a Microfinance Bank urgently requires the services of Internal Control Officer.
Location: Lagos

The ideal candidate must be highly organized, efficient, detailed, proactive, analytical with high level of integrity.
Job Description

Develop and execute the annual audit plan of the Bank as approved including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by Management.
 Plan and carry out regular internal audits to evaluate compliance with the system of internal controls, assess the reliability and integrity of information and compliance with Bank’s policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
 Ensure audit and other review findings, observations and recommendations are discussed with respective Unit Heads and agree on a plan of action for improvement.
 Conduct continuous follow up and post implementation reviews to ensure Unit Heads and other responsible persons act on agreed action plans.
 Maintenance of appropriate auditing standards.
 Keep Executive Management and the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and practices in internal auditing.
 Issue periodic reports to the Audit Committee and Managing Director summarizing results of audit activities.
 Carry out special assignments, investigations or reviews that may be requested for by the Audit Committee and Executive Management.
 Rendering an independent, objective evaluation of effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes of the Bank and making improvements where necessary.
 Managing and conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist Management in the attainment of its objectives.
 Ensure Enterprise-Wide Risk Management policies, controls and procedures, are effectively implemented, disseminated and complied with across the Bank.

Education:
A University Degree/HND from a recognised University. An additional qualification/degree in any Finance/Business related discipline will be an added advantage.
Micro finance Certification (Issued by CIBN) is essential.
Membership of any related professional body is essential. ( ICAN, ACCA)
 Experience: Minimum of Seven (7) years of professional experience out of which at least Four (4) years must have been spent in Internal Auditing in a Financial Institution preferably Micro finance Bank and a minimum of Two (2) years at a Senior Management level.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to vincintoire@gmail.com with the position - "Internal Control Officer" as the subject.