Internal Control Officer at Alert Microfinance Bank

Alert Microfinance bank is a leading financial service provider with core mandate of providing affordable, flexible financial and non-financial services to micro-entrepreneurs in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• Internal Control Officer at Alert Microfinance Bank is a critical role in delivering the organization’s strategic objectives by objectively assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control.

Job Description

• Monitoring internal audit system of our branch
• Conduct regular internal audit of our branch
• Assist in reconciliation and analysis of transactions
• Conduct client visit on regular basis
• Conduct investigations on alleged irregularities and fraud
• Assist in monitoring the business function of the branches and reporting all material findings and preparing appropriate recommendations for corrective actions
• Ensure proper safeguard of assets and proper utilization
• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded summarized and reported accordingly
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretions in sharing such information with legal confines
• Lead and coordinate internal audit missions
• Prepare reports of audit mission
• Ensure timely regulating reporting

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in Accounts and Finance related role.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Cognate experience as Head of Internal Control/Compliance is a MUST.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional association, e.g. ACA, ICAN, ACCA.
• Previous experience in Management and proficient use of accounting software E.g Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus and acts as a team player
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Application Closing Date
11th August, 2021.