Head of Internal Control
About this role
Head of Internal Control
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and monitor internal control policies and procedures in line with CBN guidelines for microfinance banks.
- Identify, assess, and manage operational, credit, financial, and compliance risks.
- Ensure adequate segregation of duties across all functions, especially cash handling, loan processing, and reconciliations.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with CBN regulations and other applicable laws.
- Monitor adherence to internal policies, operational manuals, and regulatory limits.
- Prepare and submit internal control reports required by regulators and management.
Audit & Control:
- Conduct regular branch and head office control reviews.
- Review loan documentation, disbursement processes, and recovery activities to ensure compliance.
- Investigate fraud cases, control breaches, and irregularities and recommend corrective actions.
- Follow up on internal and external audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
Financial & Operational Controls:
- Review daily transactions, cash management processes, and reconciliations.
- Monitor expense controls, revenue assurance, and asset safeguarding.
- Ensure proper authorisation limits are observed at all levels.
Reporting & Advisory:
- Prepare periodic internal control, risk, and compliance reports for management and the Board.
- Advise management on control weaknesses and process improvements.
- Support external auditors and regulatory examiners during audits and inspections.
Leadership & Capacity Building - Supervise and mentor internal control officers and branch control staff.
- Promote a strong compliance and risk culture across the bank.
- Conduct staff sensitisation on internal controls, ethics, and fraud prevention.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, banking, business administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA are strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in internal control, audit, or risk management, preferably within a microfinance or deposit-money bank.
- Strong knowledge of CBN microfinance bank regulations and banking operations.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of microfinance operations and credit processes
- High level of integrity and independence
- Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills
- Attention to detail and sound judgment
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Benefits
Remunerations: 600,000k - 1.2Million Net (700K - 1.5Million Gross.)
Other Benefits: HMO for a family of 3, End of year, Pension, 13th month, and other company wide benefits.
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This Head of Internal Control role at roam is based in Lagos, Nigeria. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Head of Internal Control position at roam was posted on Jul 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Head of Internal Control
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