Internal Control Officer at Citygate Global

Job Description

• Build a strong compliance environment to ensure zero level of policy, procedures and regulatory infractions.
• Ensure prompt and effective call over of branch transactions.
• Build strong awareness in branch staff on all policy and procedures issues; zero tolerance for open GL Items, unreviewed transactions and income leakages.
• Call over of Transactions as per the approved threshold.
• Review of expense and the Branch imprest and ensure conformity with laid-down policies.
• Carrying out security sweep at least once in a month.
• Ensure complete and accurate recognition of all fees and charges on every relevant account.
• Review KYC compliance.
• Carrying out spot checks and review of activities in the branches under coverage, cash count and vault administration, funds transfer, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
• Review of system exception message report.
• Conduct serial checks/tests on Managers Cheque/Bank draft in the branches under coverage.
• Establish and maintain an Internal Process discipline and alignment within the business.
• Ensure learning and development within the team and business on internal control standards.
• Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery of excellent internal audit services in alignment with the company strategy and key objectives.
• Review the accuracy of financial records, promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Examine procedures in existence to ensure that resources and assets are safeguarded.
• Coordinate the review of accounting records to ensure proper records are maintained.
• Ensure contract price and prices of purchased items are reasonable.
• Measure and be accountable for business and strategic plan execution.
• Be responsible for financial goals and measure to performance goals.
• Have insights into customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Control Adequacy rating from Internal Audit.
• Promptness and effectiveness of call over of transactions.
• Promptness, Accuracy and Validity of Exception Reporting/Rendition of all Control Activity Reports.
• Effectiveness at follow up to ensure that Internal Audit recommendations are implemented.
• Quality and Timeliness of losses and loss events reporting in processing areas.

Requirements

• Bsc / HND in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 1-3 years progressively responsible experience in internal Control and Compliance environment,
• Banking experience as internal control personnel
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.