Internal Control / Compliance Officer

Job title : Internal Control / Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer onboarding files and credit documentation to ensure full KYC compliance before loan disbursement
• Monitor daily transactions and flag unusual patterns; escalate and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required
• Act as the point of contact for regulatory bodies, including CBN, ensuring timely and accurate filings (returns, reports, queries)
• Maintain and update compliance policies to reflect current regulatory changes and internal process adjustments
• Conduct periodic compliance audits across all departments to identify gaps and enforce corrective actions
• Lead internal investigations into compliance breaches, documenting findings and recommending disciplinary or control measures
• Design and deliver targeted compliance training sessions, especially for frontline teams handling customers and transactions Required Experience

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or related courses from a reputable educational institution.
• 4 - 5 years’ experience in compliance, risk or internal control audit within a financial institution (lending, microfinance, fintech, or banking) .
• Hands-on experience with AML/CFT frameworks, KYC processes, and transaction monitoring
• Working knowledge of CBN regulations, reporting requirements, and Nigerian Financial Standards.
• Exposure to credit processes and the loan lifecycle within a finance company is strongly preferred.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant.