Job For Head, Internal Control & Audit at Poverty Reduction and Rural Women Empowerment Initiative


Poverty Rural Reduction Empowerment Initiative - A microfinance Institute, affiliated to Crossover Microfinance Bank whose head office is situated in Lagos is currently seeking to recruit the services of:     Job Title: Head, Internal Control & Audit Location: Ikeja, Lagos Job Objective

  • To design and supervise the implementation of an effective internal control and audit framework for the bank.
  • To investigate all cases of non-compliance or infractions of internal policies and procedures or external regulatory standards, making recommendations to management as applicable.
Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by the Managing Director or by the Board
  • Design, revise or update appropriate internal control, audit & compliance strategy and framework for the ban Plan and control audit activities in line with the overall business goals and objectives within the country
  • Identify control lapses/policy inadequacies through investigations for process improvement
  • Design audit work plan for the year and coordinate audit activities across regions
  • Oversee activities of regional audit teams for maximum effectiveness
  • Carry out spot checks on operational activities at branch, area and regional levels and take action on infractions or non-compliance issues
  • Receive and review all monthly regional audit and control reports and identify issues for necessary action.
  • Carry out periodic stocks and staff audit in all branches.
  • Carry out periodic price verification and certification and certificate of payment vouchers
  • Conduct periodic checks on payroll.
  • Ensure the periodic reconciliation of transaction are carried out.
  • Ensure that prompt investigation of frauds, forgeries, breach of policies and procedures and serious customer complaints are conducted and necessary action taken on the outcome
  • Work with Finance department and external auditors in the successful conduct of comprehensive audit exercise
  • Make recommendation for policy amendments based on emerging issues in audit and internal control
  • Appraises subordinates promptly and objectively, and follows up on action points resulting from the appraisal
  • Takes responsibility for the training, coaching and mentoring of subordinates
Education/Qualification
  • A good bachelor degree/HND in Accountancy, plus professional accounting certification. MBA or MSC will be added advantage.
  • Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a reputable firm, Experience in a microfinance bank setting in related role is an added advantage.
Skills & Knowledge:
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Integrity
  • Flair for details
  • Team building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office programmes
  • Knowledge of relevant accounting packages
  • Knowledge of best practices in internal control and audit
  • Knowledge of existing regulatory framework
  • Strategic thinking
  • Managerial and leadership skills
  • Firmness
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: [email protected] also state your salary expectation in the body mail.   Application Deadline 12th April, 2019.