INTERNAL CONTROL MANAGER AT LHEON CONSULTING LIMITED

About Company:

Lheon Consulting Limited is a strategy development and talent consultancy company, devoted exclusively to career shaping and personal development activities.We work globally with professionals and experts in the financial sectors to offer resourceful training, assessment and recruitment services to financial and non-bank financial institutions through use of innovative technologies to achieve a perfect workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory standards across the organization.
• The ideal candidate should have experience in the microfinance banking sector, with a solid understanding of lending and operational risk controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess internal control systems across all operational areas.
• Identify gaps or weaknesses in processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of branches, departments, and key business units.
• Ensure that all processes, especially around loan disbursement and public sector lending, follow regulatory and internal guidelines.
• Assist in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts.
• Collaborate with audit, compliance, and risk management teams.
• Prepare reports on internal control findings and present them to management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CISA) are an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in internal control, risk, or audit roles in a Microfinance Bank or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of microfinance operations, public sector lending processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk mitigation practices.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.

Preferred Background:

• Candidates with experience from Key Microfinance bank or other reputable microfinance banks are highly preferred.
• Familiarity with internal control automation tools or risk software is a plus.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 19th September, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: Lheonconsultingltd@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Do not apply is you are not microfinance certified by CIBN.