Jobs at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• Lead and deliver bank-wide projects that grow revenue, improve operations, ensure CBN/NDIC compliance, and scale financial inclusion products.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects: new product launches, core banking upgrades, branch expansion, agency banking rollout, mobile app, financial inclusion programs.
• Product Rollouts: Lead launch of micro-loans, group lending, POS/Agent banking, savings products, USSD, mobile app. Work with Marketing and Risk.
• Core Banking Integration: Manage CBS upgrades, integration with NIBSS, CBN, NIMC, BVN, credit bureaus, payment gateways.
• Process Re-engineering: Map AS-IS processes, design TO-BE. Drive automation to reduce loan TAT
• Regulatory Projects: Drive CBN/NDIC compliance projects: AML/CFT upgrade
• Scope, Timeline & Budget Control: Develop project charter, WBS, Gantt, risk register.
• Stakeholder Management: Align Business, IT, Risk, Compliance, Ops, Branches, and Vendors. Run steering committee meetings and status reports.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Manage fintech vendors, consultants, contractors. Ensure SLAs and value-for-money.
• Post-Implementation Review: Track benefits 3-6 months after go-live: revenue, cost saving, customer uptake.
• Change Management: Train staff, develop SOPs, manage communication
• Data Protection, Cybersecurity framework implementation.

Requirements

• First Degree in any Discipline with a minimum of Second Class lower or HND with Upper Credit division.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with 3 years managing projects in a bank, fintech, or financial services. MFB experience is a strong plus.
• PMP certification is an added advantage.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision are essential.
• Knowledge of CBN Microfinance Bank guidelines, AML/CFT, Agency Banking Framework, Financial Inclusion Strategy.
• Great knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suites.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Job Description

• The Finance Manager is responsible for preparing financial statements and reports for the Bank to determine its financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for the Bank (daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually).
• Produce daily management accounts for the Bank.
• Operate and ensure accuracy and completeness of all entries into the financial statement software).
• Prepare daily financial dashboard for management.
• Prepare industry comparative reports of financial position and variance explanations.
• Prepare segment-based deposit report.
• Prepare Bank reconciliation schedules.
• Carry out analytical review of financial reports (including ratios for liquidity, capital adequacy, earnings and stability).
• Undertake month-end financial reporting activities including accruals, prepayment amortization, and fixed assets depreciation.
• Update and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Participate in the implementation of audit work plans and liaise with external auditors in providing audit requirement for year end audit.
• Review and analyze cost, expenses and budget control.
• General ledger review and maintenance.
• Review and evaluate the accounting treatment of transactions by business units for purpose of advising on best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in business, accounting, finance, economics or a related area of study.
• A Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certification including but not limited to the following: ACA, ACCA, CIBN, CFA etc are mandatory.
• Proven years of experience in financial management function.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and databases.
• Great communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing, analysis and data reporting skills.
• Great analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with the Company’s culture.
• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.

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Job Summary

• The Head, Internal Control and Audit provide strategic leadership and independent assurance over the effectiveness of the bank's risk management, internal control, and governance processes

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the Internal Control and Internal Audit functions.
• Develop and present the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan and Internal Control review programme to the Board Audit Committee for approval and ensure execution within the approved schedule.
• Provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the bank's risk management, internal control, and corporate governance processes.
• Design, implement, and periodically review the Internal Control and Audit Charter, policies, procedures, and methodologies in line with leading practice and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee comprehensive audits of loan origination, underwriting, disbursement, collateral perfection, and loan recovery/delinquency management processes.
• Ensure the bank's compliance with CBN Prudential Guidelines, BOFIA, AML/CFT/CPF requirements, IFRS/IAS, and other applicable regulatory directives.
• Direct the evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, treasury and investment operations, procurement, payroll, and other key operational and financial processes.
• Lead the assessment of credit risk, operational risk, and asset quality, including review of non-performing loan portfolios and control weaknesses affecting the loan book.
• Oversee IT general controls, cybersecurity, information security, system access management, and business continuity/disaster recovery arrangements.
• Direct investigations into fraud, forgery, suspicious transactions, and significant control breaches, and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Present quarterly (and as-required) Internal Audit and Internal Control reports to the Board Audit Committee, Board Risk Management Committee, and Executive Management.
• Track and drive the implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans, escalating unresolved high-risk issues to the Board and Executive Management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the CBN, NDIC, external auditors, and other regulators/examiners during inspections, examinations, and audit engagements.
• Ensure adequate coverage of surprise cash counts, vault checks, and physical verification of assets and collateral registers across the bank.
• Review and approve audit work papers and internal control review reports to ensure they meet professional quality standards prior to issuance.
• Build, lead, train, and develop a competent Internal Control and Audit team, ensuring appropriate staffing, succession planning, and continuous professional development.
• Ensure the effective operation of the bank's whistle-blowing policy and mechanism and oversee follow-up on reported concerns.
• Foster and promote a strong internal control culture, ethical conduct, and compliance awareness across all levels of the bank.
• Monitor adherence to credit approval limits, delegated authority structures, and service-level standards across business units.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for the Internal Control and Audit Department, ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices in internal audit and control, and advise the Board and Management accordingly.
• Represent the bank at relevant industry, professional, and regulatory forums on matters relating to internal control and audit.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director/CEO or the Board Audit Committee from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certification(s) such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of post-qualification experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management, or external audit, with at least three (3) years in a senior leadership/managerial capacity within a bank, microfinance institution, or other financial services organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of CBN Guidelines/Circulars, Prudential Guidelines, BOFIA, AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines, IFRS/IAS, and Data Protection Regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of the COSO Risk and Internal Control Framework and enterprise risk management principles.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with the CBN, external auditors, and other regulators/examiners.
• Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing department.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding report writing skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to the Board and Executive Management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and audit/risk management software and databases.
• Unquestioned personal integrity, objectivity, and strong ethical values consistent with the bank's culture.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and manage multiple priorities under minimal supervision

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Job Summary

• Responsible for guaranteed quality customer service delivery through efficient and effective operations, while ensuring compliance with the bank’s laid down policies, procedures, processes and regulatory.

Roles

• Ensure that all units have the necessary tools to work effectively.
• Ensure all Operations staff is abreast of the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all customers’ requests are treated.
• Ensure all staff attends to customers promptly and are always courteous.
• Supervise Operations activities (cash, customer service and funds transfer) to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to customers.
• Implement budget and cost control measures for the Bank.
• Provide and monitor all expense lines.
• Render statutory returns to appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Ensure proper documentation for all transactions and authorise transactions within approval limits.
• Oversee account opening process and certify complete documentation and prompt scanning of account mandates as well as tracking/follow-up on deferred documents.
• Ensure adherence to vault cash insurance limit.
• Handling Bank’s correspondence with other banks to ensure excellence service
• Rendition of correspondence Bank’s statement to ensure correct postings
• Ensure vault physical cash is equal to ledger at the close of each day.
• Ensure vault is always shut and cash secured as stipulated.
• Supervise the handling of accounts & clearing functions.
• Oversee the activities of E- Business under customer service; Online Banking, issuance, blocking/unblocking of the different card products.
• Provide and keep timely and accurate reports (Bank’s and regulatory agencies) on Branch Operations in prescribed formats and intervals.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate confidentiality and security of customer and transactional information and safety.

Requirements

• First Degree in any Discipline with a minimum of Second Class lower or HND with Upper Credit division.
• Minimum of five year’s experience in Banking Operations
• Management professional certifications is an added advantage.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision are essential.
• Knowledge of understanding of banking regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and prevent
• Great knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suites.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.