Head Internal Control EZM ICD 998 at Ecobank

• This position will manage internal controllers within the Affiliate. The holder should have the proven ability to translate internal control requirements into practical business applications and solutions with compliment growth and strategic initiatives.
• This role will direct and support the business and act as a subject matter expert for control matters.
• Supervises staff of Affiliate internal control.
• No financial budgetary control directly.

1. Implementation of control strategies/policies within the Affiliate
2. Devise strategies to ensure continued improved internal control environment within the affiliate
3. Devise strategies to keep operational losses within the Affiliate at the barest minimum
4. Monitor/review/analyse to ensure compliance with Group policies/procedures/regulations across the Group and make appropriate recommendations
5. Guide the activities of the Affiliate Internal Control to ensure the achievement of their objectives
6. Develop the activities planning of the Affiliate Internal Control and ensure its achievement (affiliates on site and off site reviews etc.)
7. Perform periodic Risk Assessments within the Affiliate
8. Review of products within the Affiliate before deployment and provide necessary comments/recommendations thereon
9. Relationship with business and functional heads through presentations, executive reports
10. Ensure a permanent follow up of the risk areas within the Affiliate to strengthen the procedures and the control environment Group wide
11. Ensure implementation of corrective actions for risk areas identified within the Affiliate
12. Alert Management on Areas of Major/persistent control infractions/breaches
13. Advise Management on areas requiring control improvements
14. Provide control couselling, advisory and decision support service to various units of the Bank
15. Prepare Internal Control dash board for Management
16. Prepare and present quarterly Internal Control report to the Affiliate Board Audit and Compliance Committee
17. Responsible for the recruitment, development and retention of highly qualified Professional staff for Affiliate Internal Control Department
18. Provides coaching, training and a broad range of assignments of staff members to ensure their career development
19. Evaluates internal control staff performance and recommends salary increases and promotions and disciplinary action when approporiate.

1. Minimum of 10 years work experience in a financial institution/audit firm
2. Experience in control or audit functions, operations, risk management
3. Outstanding project management skills ability to focus on multiple projects and time sensitive initiatives
4. An approach that engages business partners, drives strong business control foundations and minimizes reputation and franchise risk
5. In depth knowledge of control reviews and control design
6. Degree in a related field (Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics, Banking, Information Technology etc) and/or a relevant professional qualification

Skills, Capabilities & Personal attributes

1. Exceptional interpersonal, management and organizational skills
2. Strong abilities to work in a leadership role, ability to influence peers
3. Demonstrated commitment to team leadership and employee development
4. Strategic thinking with the matched ability to deliver program improvements
5. Comprehensive written and oral communication skills with senior audience experience