Internal Control Officer at Mkobo Microfinance Bank Limited

MKOBO is a fully licensed Microfinance bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Lagos, Nigeria. MKOBO was conceived to help solve consumers’ need for access to short-term emergency credit. Our goal is to provide access to short term unsecured loans, which is easily accessible. We cater to the demography currently undeserved by the Commercial banks in our aim to help increase financial inclusion of the Nigerian population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job function: Risk & Control
Experience level: Experienced

Job Role

• Assist in monitoring and Assessing Internal Controls.
• Support in Auditing.
• Assist in Compliance Monitoring.
• Assist in documentation and reporting.
• Ensure process Improvement is constantly done.
• Assist in ensure employees are aware of their roles and responsibilities regarding internal controls
• Help in monitoring transactions and operational activities to detect potential fraud or misconduct.
• Assist in the drafting and updating of internal control policies and procedures in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with finance, operations, and other departments to ensure compliance with internal controls across the organization.
• Facilitate the sharing of information between departments to enhance overall internal control practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 Years relevant professional experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Computer literate, good working knowledge of MS Excel;
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive and efficient.

Must have skills:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and also a team player.

Good to have skills:

• Able to work collaboratively with employees.
• Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint competence.