Internal Control Officer at Careers Verified

Careers Verified is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for clients, candidates, partners, and communities. Through a network of complementary services, we support organizations in identifying top talent, accessing expert guidance, and gaining innovative solutions to achieve growth in today’s competitive market.

We work with businesses of all sizes across diverse sectors such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecommunications, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel, and Aviation. Our in-depth industry knowledge, creative problem-solving, and proven success help us enhance business performance and drive sustainable results.

We are currently hiring for the position below:

Internal Control Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a diligent and proactive Internal Control Officer to strengthen risk management and ensure compliance within our lending operations. This role involves monitoring credit processes, evaluating loan documentation, detecting irregularities, and recommending controls to safeguard company assets while adhering to regulatory and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate internal control systems across loan origination, disbursement, monitoring, and recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with lending policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct periodic checks on loan files, customer documentation, and disbursement approvals to detect errors or fraud.
• Identify control gaps in credit risk management and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor adherence to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
• Perform spot checks on loan officers, collections, and recovery processes.
• Investigate irregularities, suspicious activities, and breaches of company policies, escalating findings to management.
• Prepare detailed reports on control deficiencies, risk exposures, and process improvement opportunities.
• Train staff on compliance standards, ethical conduct, and proper documentation procedures.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and risk management teams to strengthen the control environment.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 3–4 years of proven experience in internal control, audit, or compliance within a loan, microfinance, or financial services company.
• Strong knowledge of credit processes, loan administration, and regulatory requirements in the financial services sector.
• Sound understanding of internal control frameworks, fraud detection, and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and core banking or loan management systems.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data.
• Risk-based approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to detect fraud, policy breaches, and control weaknesses.
• Proactive and results-driven with a process improvement mindset.

Salary

N200,000 – N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2025.