Job Description/Requirements
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that there is an effective system of internal controls in place to prevent and detect fraud, misappropriation, and misapplications.
- Identify and recommend improvement initiative to existing procedure and activity across business unit while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and code of practice.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Conduct investigation into suspicious transactions.
- Prepare high-quality suspicious transaction reports for the authorities concerned
- Perform AML risk review/assessments.
- Establish and review the Bank’s AML / sanctions related policies and procedures.
- Provide professional advice on AML-related issues for business units.
- Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.
- Manage and implement all risk and compliance related policies.
- Maintain and update the risk register of the company.
- Draft and revise company policies.
- Proactively review processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.
- Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk.
- Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
- Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices.
- Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.
Skills/Competencies:
- Experience in risk management.
- Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering/KYC)
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
- Excellent communication skills
- Integrity and professional ethics
- Business acumen
- Teamwork skills
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
- Attention to details.
Experience and Qualifications:
- First degree in finance, audit, accounting, or any related field is preferred.
- Having worked in a similar role in the banking industry will be an added advantage
- Certification as a Certified Information Systems Officer (CISA), Certified Anti-money Laundering, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent highly desirable, Chartered Accountant (ICA-Gh).
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial compliance, audit, internal audit, accounting, and risk management at the national or international level with a master’s degree or 7 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Attractive