Job Vacancies at Hope Payment Service Bank

JOB PURPOSE: 

To ensure effective service delivery and efficient processing of all transactions in Treasury & Sundry Operations within the stipulated TAT. To provide effective supervision to the other team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures daily Reconciliation and settlement of all payments and transfers done on the bank various electronic platforms.
• Review on daily basis transactions done via the bank application vis a vis the switching company (CBA Report vs Bank statements and Settlement Report).
• Ensures Daily Proof of accounts and reconciliation of all Operations GL Accounts & Settlement GLs in the Bank.
• Ensures Daily reconciliation of all our External Bank Statement with their corresponding Internal Mirror GLs e.g., CBN RTGS Statement, UBA Settlement Account, UBA Current Account, POS Merchant Settlement Account etc. 
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of transaction records.
• Efficient processing of all Interbank Placements, Investment bookings (TD, NTB, etc.)
• Introduce business processes improvement initiatives to improve customer service, cost effectiveness and controls.
• Supervise fixed deposits and placements maturities and follow up with the business to ensure roll over/liquidation instructions are received timely
• Ensure that every fixed deposit and placements new booking, roll over or liquidation is supported by appropriate instructions.
• Placement certificates must be obtained, and timely, from the counterparty banks and properly checked to conform with agreed terms.
• Ensure that Tbills pledged with the CBN are replaced two weeks prior to maturity
• Ensure that Tbills rates are competitive. Primary market purchases are preferable and should be explored prior to going to the secondary market. 
• Supervise and ensure that all reconciliation officers perform their assigned roles on daily basis.
• Via reconciliation/proofs, identify failed inflows due to system issues to Customers Accounts and ensure appropriate entries are passed.
• Review, on daily basis, transactions done via the bank application vis a vis the switching company (CBA Report vs Bank statements and Settlement Report) and ascertain/ensure that appropriate/corrective entries are passed.
• And any other task that might be assigned from time to time. 
• And any other task that might be assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS: 

• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Banking and Finance or related discipline.
• Post graduate degree or MBA is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification - ICAN, ACCA, CIBN, ACA, and MBA is desirable.

SKILLS NECESSARY FOR JOB FUNCTION:

• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Sound understanding of products and operational processes of all key businesses in the Bank.
• Strong written/oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of presentation skills and MS Office.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit strategy for the Bank and evaluate the effectiveness of the bank\'s internal control systems and risk management processes.
  • EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduation experience in Banking Operations.

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JOB PURPOSE: 

The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing the internal audit function across the bank. This role involves ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Head will lead the internal audit team, develop audit strategies, and provide insights to senior management and the board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the internal audit team, ensuring high performance and professional development while overseeing the execution of the annual audit plan, ensuring thorough coverage of all business units and operations.
• Identify and assess risks and recommend measures to mitigate them. Ensure that Ensure that Hope PSBank Bank complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Conduct audits of various departments, branches, and subsidiaries to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and the audit committee.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Advise Executive management on risk exposure, control deficiencies, and compliance issues. Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Mentor and develop the internal audit team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Set clear performance goals and conduct regular evaluations.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of audit staff.
• Develops and establishes a dynamic and comprehensive annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology inclusive of risks or control concerns identified by management and submits that plan to the Board Audit Committee for review and approval.
• Focus on the performance of the compliance program, carry out risk assessments and compliance reviews to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
• Ensure that internal audit resources are appropriate, sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the internal audit plan approved by the Board Audit Committee. 
• Investigates suspected fraudulent activities within the bank and notifies the MD/CEO and Board.
• Provide an annual holistic opinion on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, control, and governance to the Board.

EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS: 

• Minimum of a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk management or any other relevant discipline from a reputable institution. 
• An MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, finance or risk management is an added advantage.
• Recognised professional accounting certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA or CIMA is mandatory.

SKILLS NECESSARY FOR JOB FUNCTION:

• Effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong Governance, risk, and control skills
• Investigative and forensic capabilities
• Business and Industry knowledge
• Strong data and numerical skills
• Good knowledge of operational efficiency
• Familiarity with Audit strategy and planning process improvement
• Understanding of business process improvement

EXPERIENCE: A Minimum of ten 8 years’ post-graduation experience in audit with 3 years in senior management.

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JOB PURPOSE: 

• Objectively assessing the company’s business processes
• Ensure accuracy and Integrity of the organization’s records and reports
• Assess the company\'s risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts.
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Income assurance.
• Operating expense review.
• Transaction monitoring and reviews
• Statutory deduction review- Paye, Pension, and NHF.
• Investment placement review.
• Fixed Asset reviews
• General ledger review.
• Receipt of goods - invoice verification and vouching.
• Stock/Inventory review
• Maintain and update the regulatory rule book
• Regulatory and internal compliance review. 
• Investigation and reporting of Internal Control breaches, fraud, and other related compliance issues
• Policy reviews
• Periodic reports to Management

EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS: BSC Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or any related field. Desirable: ACA, ACCA, MBA.

SKILLS NECESSARY FOR JOB FUNCTION:

• Risk management skills. 
• Problem solving skills.
• Accounting experience
• Project management skills.
• Regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of MS office suite.
• Budgeting and reporting.
• Communication skills.
• Data analytics.
• Team player.
• Good leadership and people skills.
• Excellent time management.

EXPERIENCE: 2-4 years related experience.