Internal Control Officer at Prodigy Microfinance Bank

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops an annual risk-based internal audit plan and oversee the implementation of the approved plan
• Ensures methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations and ensures follow up on findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures of each department and processes in line with best practices.
• Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed.
• Periodic sampling/full audit of loan officers
• Participate in the review of applications to ensure data integrity, confidentiality and availability by preventing unauthorized access always
• To ensure all the Organization’s products measures up to required standard in the industry
• Remains current on audit regulatory oversight trends and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan.
• Provides feedback and recommendations on business risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate.
• Daily review of loan disbursement, closure and savings withdrawal
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost reductions.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.

Qualifications / Requirements

• B.Sc Accounting other numerate discipline
• Professional accounting qualifications like ACA, ACCA or other recognized professional body is added advantage not compulsory
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the same capacity Proficient in computer (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) and relevant accounting packages.
• Flexibility to work in any designated BCL location across Nigeria (This role involves travelling).