LEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROL OFFICER AT UNILAG MICROFINANCE BANK

About Company:

Unilag Microfinance Bank was duly registered in April 2020 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and was licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as a microfinance bank in February 2021. The Bank is a conception of the University of Lagos Management championed by the erudite Vice chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. The focus of the Bank is to provide microfinance banking services to individuals and businesses within the University of Lagos environment as well as small and medium scale enterprises beyond. Unilag Microfinance Bank has made appreciable investments in technology with a view to being a leading digital bank in Nigeria. With sufficient capital base and experienced team of board members and management, the Bank is positioned to deliver effective and efficient banking services targeted at the young and the middle class without prejudice to the elites.

Job Description:

The bank seeks an agile and experienced Professional to join our team as Lead, Internal Audit & Control Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our financial integrity, ensuring adherence to regulations, and driving a culture of strong internal controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal audit plan, aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and report on potential risks and control weaknesses across the organization.
• Make recommendations to management for improving internal controls and mitigating risks.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain effective working relationships with various departments within the bank.
• Prepare and present internal audit reports to Board Audit Committee.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification in Audit/ Accounting would be an added advantage
• Extensive experience (minimum 3-4years) in internal auditing, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proven leadership and Team building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of internal control frameworks and best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to hr@unilagmfbank.com using the position as subject of email.