Internal Control Officer FintechFinancial Services

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness integrity and compliance of internal control systems within the organisation. They are responsible for evaluating monitoring and enhancing the organizations internal controls to mitigate risks safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Conduct regular assessments to identify and evaluate operational financial and compliance risks inherent in the organizations activities.
  

• Develop and implement an internal control framework that includes policies procedures and guidelines to mitigate identified risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  

• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies procedures and regulatory standards including but not limited to AntiMoney Laundering (AML) regulations Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and data protection laws.
  

• Perform periodic testing and evaluation of internal controls to assess effectiveness reliability and alignment with organizational objectives.
  

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of internal control procedures assessments test results and remediation actions taken.
  

• Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on internal control policies procedures and best practices to promote a culture of compliance accountability and ethical conduct.
  

• Support internal and external audit processes by facilitating access to relevant documentation providing assistance during audit fieldwork and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings
  

• Implement measures to prevent detect and mitigate fraud risks by establishing controls to safeguard assets monitor transactions and investigate suspicious activities or irregularities.
  

• Collaborate with various departments including finance operations IT compliance and legal to ensure alignment of internal control activities with organizational goals and initiatives.
  

• Stay abreast of changes in the regulatory landscape industry trends and emerging risks to proactively identify areas for improvement and enhance internal control measures accordingly.
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
  
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant certifications preferred.
  
• 3 years of experience in internal auditing risk management or compliance within the financial services industry.
  
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  
• Excellent analytical skills attention to detail and ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
  
• Proficiency in audit tools data analysis techniques and Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.