Job Title: Head of Internal Audit and Risk
Location: Lagos
Company: Lagos-based Microfinance Bank
Sector: Banking
The Position:
• Reporting dually to the Managing Director and the Board Audit and Risk Committee, the Job Holder will offer operational compliance and Risk oversight to the bank and build an integrated risk management framework to identify, evaluate, manage, measure and monitor enterprise -wide risk management
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide independent appraisal function within the financial institution which reviews accounting, financial and other operations as a service to management and reports to the Board of directors. This position will also develop Risk policies & procedures for the Bank
The specific role will be:
• Manage operations of audit department to ensure achievement of set objectives and goals •
• Reviewing and advising the management on reliability, adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
• Oversee and ensure preparation of timely Audit reports to the Board audit committee and provide progress reports regarding action taken by management.
• Ensure that enterprise-wide risk management policies, controls and procedures, are developed, implemented, disseminated and complied with across the Bank
• Ensuring audit and BCM compliance of the businesses units within the bank in a timely manner in line with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Identify, measure\\ monitor and manage credit risks
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have: •
• A master\'s degree in Finance or Accounting, or similar qualifications with at least 5 years of senior management experience in a bank or retail, financial institution. OR A first Degree (BSC/HND) from a recognised Institution in, accounting, finance or similar qualifications with at least 7 years\' experience in a bank or retail financial institution.
• Professional membership of ICAN (ACA) or ACCA is a MUST
• 6 years\' experience in Audit
• Experience in Banking Operations, or in a compliance environment with an appreciation of risk management processes and environment. Knowledge of bank-wide business functions including Operations, Credit (evaluation & administration), etc as well as knowledge of Micro Finance products and services.
Method of Application:
The above positions are demanding roles which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application electronically with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 20 January 2012.
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