INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER AT CITYCODE MORTGAGE BANK LIMITED

About Company:

CityCode Mortgage Bank Limited is a duly registered Primary Mortgage Bank that has remained healthy since its inception in 1992. We are also an accredited Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB) for the National Housing Fund (NHF) and a subscriber to the recently created Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company Plc (NMRC). We are set up for the purpose of providing mortgage loans and assisting customers in accessing the National Housing Fund Loan through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.

We offer various mortgage products, guidance, and advisory services to corporate organizations and individuals to empower them to access housing finance. We also finance and facilitate the provision of mortgage and real-estate related services in apt response to our teeming customer needs. We focus on providing affordable housing units for interested home seekers/developers/cooperatives who desire a well-structured mortgage offer. Further to this, we also keep our customers abreast of financial activities as well as provide high-quality customer service. We remain sound, secure, and solid with a very vibrant Board and Management team headed by result-thirsting professionals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are seeking a meticulous, analytical, and highly disciplined Internal Control Officer to strengthen its internal control framework and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and operational standards.
• The ideal candidate will help safeguard the bank’s assets, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of the bank’s internal control systems, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory guidelines (CBN, NDIC, FRC), and mortgage banking standards.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and operational risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform periodic branch and departmental audits to assess adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Review loan documentation, disbursement processes, and mortgage-related transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate reported irregularities, suspicious activities, and policy breaches.
• Prepare detailed internal control and audit reports for management review.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Finance, and other departments to strengthen the control environment.
• Assist in developing and updating internal control policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10–15 years relevant experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, or Compliance, preferably in a Mortgage Bank or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of internal control systems, audit procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of mortgage banking operations, loan processes, and documentation is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report-writing and communication abilities.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A structured, compliance-driven, and collaborative work environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@citycodemortgagebank.com using "Application for Internal Control Officer" as the subjct of the mail.