Head of Compliance and Internal Control
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12 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Head of Compliance and Internal Control provides strategic leadership to ensure VFD Groups full adherence to regulatory requirements internal policies ethical standards and robust internal control practices. The role oversees the development implementation and continuous improvement of the Groupwide compliance and internal control framework acting as the primary liaison between VFD regulators auditors and external stakeholders. This position ensures the Group maintains a sound control environment that supports sustainable growth protects assets and mitigates compliance operational and financial risks.
Compliance Leadership
- Develop implement and continuously enhance the Groups compliance framework policies and enterprise-wide control systems.
- Ensure all business processes transactions and products comply with legal guidelines regulatory expectations and internal policies.
- Monitor regulatory changes (local and international) perform impact assessments and ensure timely implementation across the Group.
- Serve as the primary interface with regulatory bodies external auditors and legal advisers.
- Oversee timely accurate and complete regulatory filings to avoid penalties and maintain an excellent compliance standing.
- Lead compliance investigations manage incident reporting and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Review and approve compliance-related documentation processes workflow improvements and escalations.
- Provide compliance training and awareness on AML/CFT anti-bribery and corruption data protection market conduct financial crime and other relevant regulations.
- Promote a Group-wide culture of integrity transparency accountability and ethical business conduct.
Internal Control & Risk Management
- Establish maintain and continually strengthen the Groups internal control framework ensuring alignment with COSO principles and best practices.
- Conduct periodic internal control assessments including design and operating effectiveness testing.
- Oversee the implementation of risk-based internal controls across subsidiaries and business units.
- Identify control deficiencies develop remediation plans and ensure timely correction by stakeholders.
- Implement and monitor key control metrics control selfassessments (CSA) and process assurance systems.
- Lead reviews of operational processes to identify gaps inefficiencies and potential fraud risks.
- Ensure proper documentation custodianship and governance of all internal control activities and evidence.
- Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) process maps and control matrices.
- Validate the adequacy of controls for new products systems technology deployments and business initiatives.
Governance & Reporting
- Support corporate governance structures including board reporting statutory filings policy oversight and committee participation.
- Deliver timely and accurate reports to the Board Executive Committee and regulators on compliance and internal control matters.
- Use data-driven insights and risk analytics to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Law Finance Accounting Business or any related field.
- Minimum of 810 years progressive experience in compliance internal control risk management or regulatory roles within financial services.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Masters degree (MBA/LLM) or advanced professional training is an added advantage.
- Professional certifications such as:
- CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional)
- CAMS (Certified AntiMoney Laundering Specialist)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
- CRMA ACCA or other internal control and risk certifications
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations governance internal control frameworks and enterprise risk methodologies.
- Excellent analytical investigative communication and stakeholder management skills.
Company Industry
Internet Service Providers / Retail Appliances / Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Economics
- Internal Audit
- Access Control System
- B2C
- Executive Support
About Company
VFD Group has been building an industry-agnostic proprietary investment company with a portfolio of over 40 businesses across various sectors and geographies, creating innovative products and solutions for the African market, since 2009. With extensive multi-sector expertise, VFD Gro ... View more
