Responsible for internal control and oversight
Job Title: Responsible for Internal Control and Oversight RPC
Function: Internal Group Control
Attached to: Group Head of Internal Control
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II. Purpose of the post
This position has a dual objective: to ensure the operational effectiveness of the Group’s internal control strategy and be the trusted control advisor for all Group functions, with an emphasis on understanding, analyzing and evaluating functions and products.
The Head of Internal Control and Product Risk Management (RPC) assists the Group’s operational and support functions in developing and implementing their strategies and performance. It continuously monitors the operational risk environment of support functions, products and PRC, and collaborates with the team to develop appropriate processes and controls to mitigate risks inherent in the activity.
Design, implement and coordinate review plans (including the use of analyses) for monitoring and surveillance;
Design, implement and coordinate the group’s virtual internal control RPC;
Assist the group’s senior managers and relevant group leaders in the overall view of operational risks and control issues within their functions and activities;
Collaborate with the Group Head of Operational Risks and Action Risk Analysis (RCSA) to lead the implementation of the RCSA within the Support and Product functions.
Responsibilities
III. Main responsibilities
This position requires a strategic vision of issues, problems and risks, as well as an ability to understand risk issues as a whole. The Head of Internal Control and Risk Management (CRM) will play a central role in managing current issues related to all Group products and support functions.
Support the operational risk manager in developing the Ofa scenario analysis program, assessing the plausibility and impact of different possible outcomes, and contributing to the development of mitigation strategies;
Design and implement an Ecobank-wide review program in relation to products and support functions;
Design and implement a virtual CPR and monitor all associated CPR control activities and generate reports;
Continuously seek ways to digitize controls and monitor independent assessments through analytical tools (PCR internal control platform);
Êdrive change in the risk culture through ongoing demonstration and promotion of the value of a strong control culture and control management;
Required skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct training to demonstrate the importance of internal control and to raise awareness and inform all staff of support functions;
Master forensic investigation techniques, analysis and the ability to manipulate and evaluate data, sort evidence, trace the source of the problem, understand complex causal chains and recognize patterns;
It is essential to be very visible and strongly involved with the Product and Support teams, understanding them and questioning them. Written procedures must be confronted with reality;
Ability to interact with both technical and non-technical people within the Products and Support functions;
Provide oversight advisory support for the various digitization initiatives within the Group;
Develop expertise in internal control. Acting as a resource person within internal control;
Coordinate internal control reviews and share the results of support function and product reviews with group management;
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of product and support reports to the group’s internal control manager;
Provide support to subsidiaries’ control teams to ensure that all tasks and deliverables are implemented, executed and tracked on time and accurately;
Provide support and monitoring of RPC control coverage;
Ensure full coverage of mandatory, targeted and ad hoc examinations;
Other information
Participate in digital projects and other key projects involving the Products and Support functions and provide risk and control expertise to ensure that all project deliverables are covered by appropriate approvals;
Create appropriate governance bodies to allow for discussion of risks and controls arising from internal control oversight and RPC control activities;
Education / Qualifications
Provide feedback on the results of control work;
Continuously improve the monitoring approach;
Oversee the implementation of the branch review program.
Job overview
The group’s internal control has revised its operating model to allow effective triangulation of controls (Product and Support Functions, Regions and Foundation);
Candidate profile
Implementation of a state-of-the-art control function, in line with the “Green Road/Satisfaction” strategy. V. Profile of the position
Experience
Professional experience of at least 10 years in a financial institution or equivalent;
Experience in internal control functions, risk management, internal audit, financial control or compliance is preferred;
Management experience and proven experience in leading a team with related skills;
An approach that involves business partners, strengthens the foundation for strong business control and minimizes reputational and franchise risks.
Education
Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a related field (accounting, finance, commerce, economics, banking, etc.);
Certification in internal control.
Personal Attributes
Exceptional interpersonal, management and organizational skills;
Stimulating mentality;
Ability to act as an advisor to the internal control team within subsidiaries;
Strong leadership and peer influence skills;
Demonstrate commitment to team leadership and employee development;
Strategic thinking combined with the ability to improve programs;
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience with a high-level audience.
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