Internal Control Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an internal control framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform periodic risk assessments and control evaluations across departments.
• Design and test controls related to financial reporting, operations, and other critical business areas.
• Conduct internal audits or support external/internal auditors during reviews.
• Maintain documentation of control activities, findings, and test results.
• Investigate control weaknesses, recommend remediation plans, and monitor implementation.
• Perform daily call-over of account postings, particularly those related to loan repayments, ensuring accuracy and correctness.
• Highlight all posting errors and follow up with process owners for timely correction.
• Review all disbursed loan documentation to verify that all conditions precedent to drawdown are met, including:
• Proper approval from credit risk.
• Disbursement amount matches the approved amount.
• All processing fees are paid in line with company policy before disbursement.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts following control assessments.
• Actively seek standardization and adopt best practices for managing internal controls.
• Utilize innovative technologies to enhance control design, documentation, assessment, and review processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in internal control, audit, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.