Internal Control Officer ELR ICD 001 at Ecobank Professional

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Auditing, Investigative Skills, Accounting, Reconciliation, Banking Operations, Treasury, Financial Services, Risk Management, Fraud Detection, Regulatory Interpretation, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership

Industry

Financial Services

Description

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 1. Control & Compliance Oversight * Ensure full compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all Head Office functions.. * Provide control advisory and decision-support services to assigned operational units. * Drive a consistent and strong control culture across all covered 2. Financial Integrity & Reconciliation * Safeguard the accuracy and reliability of Head Office financial records and trial balances. * Ensure General Ledger accounts are current, accurate, and reflect true transactions. * Monitor and resolve all open or aged reconciliation items promptly 3. Risk Management & Fraud Prevention * Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and fraud risks within assigned functions. * Ensure fraud losses remain within acceptable tolerance levels. * Detect and prevent income leakage and processing errors affecting P&L. 4. Audit & Regulatory Management * Ensure timely resolution of audit queries, inspection findings, and regulatory examination issues. * Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance gaps are closed. 5. Revenue Assurance & Cost Optimization * Implement strategies to maximize revenue assurance and minimize operational costs. * Drive initiatives that enhance control efficiency and business value. 6. Reporting & Monitoring * Prepare and submit timely and accurate control reports (monthly, ad-hoc, and incident reports). * Provide management with insights on control effectiveness, risks, and operational performance.. Scope of Coverage * Retail Operations (including Mobile Money, RT, WUMT) * Treasury Operations * Clearing Unit * Funds Transfer * Trade & Reconciliation * Electronic Banking Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Fraud losses within acceptable thresholds * Level of undetected regulatory and internal policy breaches * Accuracy and timeliness of reporting and reconciliation * Integrity of General Ledger accounts * Audit ratings and control effectiveness * Reduction in income leakage and operational losses * Timeliness in resolving audit and control Key Competencies * Strong analytical, auditing, and investigative skills * Accounting and reconciliation expertise * Knowledge of banking operations, treasury, and financial services * Risk management and fraud detection capability * Regulatory and policy interpretation skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and banking systems [https://ecobank-my.sharepoint.com/personal/rwende_ecobank_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B897A6D75-1F17-4B0E-874E-DEF871DECEB6%7D&file=JOB%20DESCRIPTIONS%20FOR%20HEAD%20OFFICE%20CONTROLLER%20%20-LIBERIA%20%28003%29.doc&action=default&mobileredirect=true] Key Attributes * High attention to detail and accuracy * Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking ability * Leadership and independence of judgment * Ability to perform under pressure and multitask * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Customer-focused Experience & Qualification (Indicative) * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) preferred * Significant experience in banking operations, internal control, or audit Summary The Head Office Controller is a critical control gatekeeper responsible for protecting the bank’s financial integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across all Head Office functions.

Responsibilities

The Internal Control Officer is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity across all Head Office functions. This includes managing risk, preventing fraud, and resolving audit queries to protect the bank's assets.