Head, Internal Control

To lead manage and deliver an integrated Risk Management Function in order to enable the country to seize opportunities in pursuit of growth by managing Risks in a manner that balances the interests of clients and other stakeholders while protecting the safety and soundness of the Enterprise ensuring the ethical standards are adhered to and maintained. The role provides assurance on the control and risk status for the Country.

Determine the Control Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of the First Line control agenda in partnership with Business and Enabler Partners Risk Compliance Legal and Internal Audit ensuring alignment with the Banks overall strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Foster strong strategic partnerships with the Country Senior Management Team business lines and critical stakeholders to support sound governance informed decision-making and sustainable business performance.

Execution Oversight and Monitoring

• Take ownership of the development and execution of the annual control assurance review universe working collaboratively with Risk Compliance Legal and Internal Audit stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage and alignment with governance and regulatory requirements
• Perform appropriate monitoring activities to provide assurance on the effectiveness and state of the control environment to executive management and all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that formal planned reviews and spot checks are conducted across the bank in line with the risk based engagement methodologies including the production of reports.
• Drive the implementation of regulatory directives through robust operational processes and controls while advancing integrated risk initiatives to strengthen the Banks consolidated risk management framework.
• Monitor implemented risk and compliance management processes as identified and assessed by Risk and Compliance to ensure adherence to standards policies and procedures.
• Identify inadequate processes and controls and provide Risk Legal and Compliance and/or Business Units/ Enablers with the irregularities to facilitate the modification of processes where required.
• Ensure that formal root cause analysis for control failures is conducted across the bank and appropriate remedial actions are identified and implemented for sustainabilty.
• Monitor and ensure the timely implementation of agreed remedial actions arising from internal audits regulatory reviews IFR investigations control reviews and other assurance engagements including validation of corrective measures prior to issue closure.
• Ensure that appropriate training initiatives towards improvement of the control environment are planned and executed as required. 
• Participate in the banks business initiatives forums committees policy / process development or reviews e.g. risk & compliance committees new products projects etc. to ensure that control requirements are appropriately considered executed and reported.
• Ensure effective implementation of the non-financial risk framework i.e. loss control incident management RCSA & KRIs BCM IRM roles as per the approved risk management framework.
• Present routine monitoring and control review reports to business / process owners and ensure their understanding and commitment to the report and agreed action plans..
• Drive the adoption of automation and advanced data analytics to enhance proactive risk identification monitoring and decision-making while developing and embedding risk appetite metrics for business units in collaboration with assurance partners and business leaders to ensure alignment with the Banks risk management objectives.
• Ensure Risk Management services remain effective competitive and aligned with industry best practices while strengthening the control environment to minimize operational losses arising from control failures and managing risk appetite metrics within approved tolerance levels.

Effective People Management & Administration practices.

• Lead and manage the Control Function by fostering a high-performing service-oriented team ensuring effective people management through continuous performance evaluation capability development employee engagement and the retention of high-potential talent.
• Establish clear performance objectives and performance contracts for team members and continuously monitor review and evaluate performance against agreed targets to drive accountability excellence and business outcomes.
• Develop implement and maintain a robust talent development plan that supports employee growth succession planning capability building and the achievement of individual and organizational objectives.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACIB CIA CISA CFSA ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.

Experience Required

• More than 10 years of progressive experience in Risk Management and business leadership with deep expertise across the risk management spectrum and a strong understanding of the broader business environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks and governance requirements coupled with a proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives and high-performing teams. The role requires the ability to influence senior executives employees regulators and other key stakeholders while effectively navigating complex organizational landscapes to drive strategic change and business outcomes.
• 1-2 years of people management experience with a proven ability to lead teams manage competing priorities and consistently deliver results within demanding timelines and high-pressure environments.

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Risk Response Strategy
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Identification
• Compliance
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Developing Expertise
• Making Decisions
• Upholding Standards
• Resolving Conflict

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time