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Job For Team Lead - Corporate Audit, Upcountry Branches & Investigation at Accion Microfinance Bank


Accion Microfinance Bank Limited  - Established in 2006, began operations in May 2007 on license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Our management team comprises seasoned and distinguished professionals from diverse backgrounds complemented by the expertise of our technical partners, ACCION International. At Accion Microfinance Bank our core values, business philosophy and methodology distinguish us as one of the leading microfinance banks in Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Team Lead - Corporate Audit, Upcountry Branches & Investigation Job ID: 25 Location: Lagos Job Responsibilities
  • Special duties and projects as may be assigned.
  • Carry out fixed asset and stock of stationery review of the bank for cost control or reduction.
  • Review of compliance to the bank?s policies and regulatory guidelines
  • Conduct periodic spot check on branches and departments and submit report on the exercise
  • Follow-up to determine compliance with audit recommendations and adequacy of corrective actions.
  • Supervise investigation of reported cases in the bank and ensure prompt reporting thereon
  • Review all investigation reports and present quality reports to the Head, Audit & Investigation
  • Recommend improvements/changes to disciplinary sanctions manual/process as may be required from time to time based on the weakness observed during investigations,
  • Carry out investigations as assigned and implement sanctions within the time frame permitted.
  • Supervise and support members in audit team during and after audit exercise. Same for investigation officers
  • Ensure efficiency and high quality work in audit exercises as well as investigation responsibilities.
  • Ensure that the unit maintains up-to-date and accurate records of audit and investigation reports and performance evaluations
  • Prepare and deliver timely reports and updates to the Head, Audit & Investigation
  • Supervise and or conduct periodic reviews of the corporate departments and submit of reports on same in accordance with the approved audit plan, policies, processes and audit manuals.
  • Coordinate the planned audits to ensure targets as met as intended.
  • Advice on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities based on levels of exceptions observed in the periodic audits.
  • Participate in the periodic external or internal and on the job training of the bank
  • Carry out special investigation as may be directed by the HOD and management.
  • Provide assistance to external auditors and the regulatory bodies as requested.
Qualification & Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
  • Direct experience in Audit and Compliance required. Good knowledge in auditing plus a thorough understanding of Microfinance Bank business and accounting practices. Audit experience in financial service sector is preferable
  • Sound experience in investigation with superlative report writing and presentations skills
  • Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area of study and a professional certification in accountancy profession
Key Performance:
  • Professionalism and integrity.
  • Deadline oriented. Dependability, requiring minimum supervision.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
Required Knowledge:
  • Strong analytic skills.
  • Excellent communication skills-written and spoken
  • Languages- English required.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Application Deadline 8th May, 2019.