Head, Internal Control at a Financial Institution

Job Summary

We seek the services of an experienced professional to work with us as Head, Internal Control.

The Head, Internal Control will provide strategic leadership in strengthening the Bank's internal control environment, ensuring effective control systems, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with approved policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective internal control framework for the Bank.
• Review business processes and identify control weaknesses, gaps, and potential risks.
• Monitor compliance with approved policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and monitor appropriate controls to prevent fraud, errors, losses, and operational risks.
• Conduct periodic control reviews across branches and business units.
• Follow up on identified control exceptions and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Work closely with Risk, Audit, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and other departments to strengthen the control environment.
• Review transactions and processes for adherence to approved limits and procedures.
• Prepare periodic internal control reports and escalate significant exceptions to Management.
• Support fraud prevention, investigation, and control improvement initiatives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Internal Control team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking and Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, including experience in a senior or managerial internal control, audit, risk, or compliance role.
• Strong experience in banking, microfinance, fintech, or other regulated financial institutions.
• Proven knowledge of internal controls, operational risk, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses.
• Good understanding of banking operations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High integrity, independence, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive remuneration
• Leadership and career growth opportunities
• Performance-driven and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to strengthen the Bank's control and risk management framework
• Opportunity to contribute to financial inclusion and sustainable economic impact