Internal Control Senior, Manager (1)

Job Purpose

The role holder must have specialized skills in financial management assurance and will perform advanced-level assessment of internal controls, advise on the adequacy of controls designed, and drive the development of systems/work processes aimed at a robust control governance framework as well as compliance with internal and external requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor the effectiveness of the current control environment and audit the risk and compliance universe for banking operations; collaborate with colleagues bank-wide to develop an integrated strategy.

• Contribute towards the mapping, continuous improvement, and, where necessary, re-engineering of the Bank’s business processes; developing systems that will effectively manage risks without adverse impact on customer experience.

• Coordinate the evaluation and identification of technology needs for the Internal Controls function.

• Engage with key stakeholders to develop, document, and schedule the annual control program.

• Drive the assessment of internal controls, advise on their adequacy, and drive the development of systems/work processes to ensure a robust control governance framework.

• Identify and define risks as well as associated internal controls, perform controls portfolio analysis, and continuous enhancement.

• Promote, implement, and embed controls in liaison with control owners to achieve a continuously improving internal controls culture.

• Coordinate tests on the design and effectiveness of internal controls across the Bank’s operations.

• Prepare internal control reports for EXCO and Board.

• Identify training needs, recommend training interventions, and continuously assess front-line staff on controls awareness.

• Leverage automation and data analytics to enhance the internal control environment.

Daily Responsibilities

• Providing first-line guidance to business units on compliance risk events data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports.

• Carrying out site reviews to validate controls self-effectiveness and adherence.

• Implement the control assurance program, performing appropriate monitoring activities to provide assurance on the effectiveness of the control environment.

Educational Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant field.

• Professional Qualifications will be an added advantage: CRCMP, CPA, CAMS, CISA, and ACCA.

• A master’s degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Compliance/Audit, Analytical Skills, Supervisory, and Managerial Experience.

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience.