Internal Control and Compliance Officer at a Microfinance Bank - Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Financial Sector (Microfinance Bank) is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control and Compliance Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Control and Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance, strengthen internal control systems, and support risk management within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies across operations.
• Develop and implement internal control processes to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulations, including KYC processes and suspicious transaction reporting (STR).
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to relevant authorities in a timely manner.
• Identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions to improve processes.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders where required.
• Maintain proper documentation, records, and audit trails.
• Support staff training on compliance policies and internal control procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in compliance, internal control, or risk management (preferably in fintech, banking, or financial services).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations and risk management principles.
• Experience in regulatory reporting and compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Salary
N150,000 (Monthly gross).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.