Internal Control Officer Job at Refuge Mortgage Bank Limited

Refuge Mortgage Bank Limited was incorporated in 1992 as a Private Limited Liability Company and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to carry on Mortgage Banking activities. The bank commenced operations in 1993. It is registered with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Limited as an accredited vehicle for the disbursement of the National Housing Fund. In 2005, it was acquired by a new core investor who injected fresh capital into the bank. The bank is well capitalized beyond the mandatory level of the CBN.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Control Officer
Job Location: Lagos

Duties & Responsibilities

• To plan, organize and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan
• Review the responses to internal and external audit management letter queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and ensure that all action items are resolved
• Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures Evaluate regulatory compliance program
• Conduct risk assessment of all departments
• Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Managing Director and provide recommendations for improving the organisation's operations.
• Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and engage in continuous education and staff development for best practices
• Evaluate the organisation's readiness in case of business interruption provides support to the company's anti-fraud programs.
• All other duties as reasonably requested

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Educated to Degree level in a related field or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years experience in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Business Management in a bank
• Experience in writing internal policies and procedures and process evaluation and documentation
• A demonstrated knowledge of internal controls Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills. Detail-oriented and able to work and interpret figures and other financial information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to address issues and effect change
• Ability to demonstrate a professional and objective perspective at all times

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: humanresources@refugebank.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.