Internal Control and Reconciliation Officer at Optimus Bank

Optimus Bank is a digital-driven financial service platform built with a bold ambition of offering optimum banking experiences to millions of customers globally.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control and Reconciliation Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Internal Control and Reconciliation Officer who is looking for a challenging role in the Commercial Banking sector

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits, examining financial records, operational procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitoring the implementation of recommendations from audits and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Carry out all duties that focus on monitoring compliance with the bank's internal control policies in the branches and units.
• Carry out daily reconciliation of the company’s bank accounts.
• Proactively note areas of control lapses through consistent review of processes/good understanding of the business.
• Preparing comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, deficiencies, and recommendations for improvements.
• Conducting investigation and preparing comprehensive report for Staff Disciplinary Committee meetings on staff related matters.
• Collaborating with various departments to communicate audit findings and assist in implementing necessary changes.
• Timely rendition of all fraud-related regulatory returns to appropriate regulatory authorities and monthly Regulatory Returns to CBN, NDIC, NIBSS, CIBN, etc.
• Coordinating responses to requests from Security/Regulatory Agencies forwarded to the Unit.

Requirements
Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 4 years work experience with at least 3 years in Internal Controls/Reconciliation within Financial Services Industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and aptitude to work with detail, precision, speed, and accuracy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Database, SQL, data analytics.
• Knowledge of existing regulatory framework and best practices in internal controls
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• In-depth knowledge of audit processes

Benefits
What's in it for you?

• Limitless Growth.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Positive and Inclusive Work Environment.
• Tailored Rewards and Recognitions.
• Continuous learning environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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