Internal Control Manager

About the role

The Internal Control Manager will design, implement and monitor the internal control environment across micro‑finance, fintech and asset‑management businesses. The role safeguards assets, ensures reliable financial reporting, supports regulatory compliance and promotes a strong control culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal control policies, procedures and standards, applying COSO framework and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly control reviews, monitoring transactions for unusual or high‑risk activities and ensuring segregation of duties.
• Identify, evaluate and report operational, financial, compliance and technology risks, and develop key risk indicators.
• Ensure compliance with CBN, SEC, AML/CFT regulations and internal policies, coordinating regulatory examinations.
• Implement fraud prevention measures, investigate suspected fraud, maintain incident registers and support whistle‑blowing investigations.
• Oversee digital banking controls, including system access, transaction limits and cybersecurity safeguards.
• Monitor asset‑management controls, fund administration, NAV calculations and investment transaction authorisations.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) and 5‑10 years of internal control or banking operations experience.
• Experience in micro‑finance, fintech, digital banking or asset‑management environments is preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Experience using banking applications.