A microfinance bank in Ikorodu, Lagos, is seeking an Internal Control Officer to join their Compliance department. The organization is committed to ensuring regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and operational excellence.

The Internal Control Officer is responsible for conducting event audits, writing processes and procedures, verifying financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within the microfinance bank, overseeing the call over process, identifying discrepancies, assessing risks, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting within the group.

• Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos (proximity is key)
• Position Type: Full Time
• Department: Compliance
• Net Salary: ₦200,000 – ₦250,000
• Benefits: HMO, Pension, and Annual Leave

• Ensure all audit and verification records are accurately documented and accessible for future reference or regulatory audits.
• Evaluate and test the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, loan processing, cash handling, and other critical operations.
• Investigate any irregularities, fraudulent activities, or policy violations, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Identify and assess risks related to fraud, financial misstatements, and operational inefficiencies through detailed audits and transaction verifications.
• Monitor the bank’s compliance with financial regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and other applicable laws.
• Verify and validate daily, weekly, and monthly transactions, including loan disbursements, deposits, withdrawals, and other financial activities.
• Conduct regular internal audits of financial transactions, accounts, and operational activities to assess accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee and verify the accuracy of all financial transactions and records through the "call over" process, ensuring transaction logs and records are cross-checked with supporting documents.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance from a reputable University.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in internal auditing, financial verification, or accounting, preferably in the banking or microfinance sector.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must be a member of ICAN/ACA/CIA as a minimum; CIBN, MCP certified.
• Experience in a Microfinance bank setting in a related role is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of banking operations, microfinance regulations, and financial management systems.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: cnwabueze@hytng.com with "Internal Control Officer" as the subject line.
Only candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted.

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