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Compliance and Internal Control Officer
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Not provided by the employer
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Experience Required:
4-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Our client is a rapidly growing microfinance bank in Nigeria dedicated to providing accessible financial services retail banking and SME loans to individuals and small businesses.
Job Summary
The Compliance and Internal Operations Officer will oversee the banks daily operational controls and ensure strict adherence to internal policies CBN guidelines and AML/CFT regulations. This role focuses on conducting routine internal reviews monitoring transaction patterns and working closely with branch and digital operations teams to mitigate operational risks prevent fraud and maintain compliance readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine reviews of daily banking transactions loan disbursements and account opening documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and KYC standards.
- Monitor compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations NDIC requirements and AML/CFT/CPF guidelines across all physical and digital banking channels.
- Identify operational risk areas within credit cash management and customer service workflows and recommend corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Investigate transaction exceptions operational errors or suspected fraud cases and draft detailed reports with findings and preventive recommendations for management.
- Review and verify internal reconciliations expense claims and vault balances to guarantee accurate record-keeping and safeguard bank assets.
- Track the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations to ensure all identified gaps are closed promptly by relevant business units.
- Conduct ongoing compliance and operational risk awareness briefings for frontline staff loan officers and operations teams.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or HND in Accounting Finance Banking & Finance Business Administration or a related discipline. Relevant certifications (e.g. MCIB ACA ACCA or compliance certifications) are an advantage.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in internal control compliance or operations within a microfinance bank fintech company or commercial bank.
- Strong understanding of credit verification frameworks digital lending operations KYC/AML regulations and retail banking controls.
- High proficiency in core banking applications digital ledger systems and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Sharp analytical skills high integrity strong attention to detail and the ability to challenge operational deviations constructively.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in business finance or a related field Minimum of 6 years of experience in sales preferably in the financial services industry Proven track record of success in achieving sales targets Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
