Internal Control Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring of the internal control framework of CSD units, including policies and key risks to ensure appropriate controls to prevent/ minimise unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations 
• Develop and execute control methodologies and solutions as may be required by firm policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations
• Evaluate business processes in the Central Services Division (CSD), identify risks and appropriate measures to proactively manage those risks
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance, and efficiency
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to CSD senior leadership
• Develop appropriate action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies  
• Contributes to delivery of high-quality services by CSD functions
• Work collaboratively with process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action 
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders

JOB EXPERIENCE

You’ll help our teams succeed if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university 
• Minimum of Second-Class Upper Division 
• A minimum of five (5) O'Level credit in two sittings (including English and Mathematics)
• A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience. 
• Ability to provide observations and recommendations for business operations and controls issues in correlation with key risk disciplines 
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills
• Demonstrable understanding and experience with internal control frameworks 
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various levels of the firm
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including good presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a multicultural/ diverse team 
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint