Head, Internal Control Monitoring &RPC

Job Title: Head, Internal Control Monitoring &RPC

Function: Group Internal Control

Reports to: Group Head Internal Control

• Il. JOB PURPOSE
• The purpose Of this position is two-fold: To provide reasonable assurance on the operating
• effectiveness Of the Group Control Monitoring Strategv. TO be the trusted control advisorfor all the
• Functions within the Group, with greatfocus on function and products insight, analysis and reviews.
• The Internal Control Monitoring & RPC lead Supports the Group Business and Support Functions in
• developing and driving their own strategies and performance. Continuously monitor the operational
• risk environment in the support functions, products and RPC and partner with the team to develop the
• appropriate processes and controls to mitigate the risks inherent within the business.
• Devise, implement, coordinate review plans (including the use Of analytics)for the Control
• Monitoring.
• Devise, implement, coordinate the Group Internal Control Virtual RPC.
• Assist the Group Executives and relevant Group Heads with the enterprise View of Operational risks
• and control monitoring issues within their Functions & Business.
• Work with the Group Head of Operational Risks and RCSA to drive the implementation of RCSA
• within the Support & Products Functions.
• lll. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role is expected to bring a strategic outlook to issues, problems and risks and the ability to

• see the big picture risk issues. The Head, Internal Control Monitoring & RPC should be central
• to Current issues within all the Group's Products and Support Functions.

• Support the Head ofOperational Risk Management with the development Ofa scenario analysis

• program and assessing the plausibility and impact ofdifferent outcomes, and helping to generate
• mitigation strategies

• Design and implement Ecobank wide review programme in relation to the Products & Support

FunctionS.

• Design and implement a Virtual RPC and monitor all related RPC control activities and

reporti

• Continuously seek ways to see how the controls can be digitized and any independent reviews

can be monitored via analytics (RPC Internal Control hub)

• A driver of risk culture change through continuously demonstrating and promoting the value of

a strong control culture and strong control management

• Great communication skills and the ability to conduct training to demonstrate the value of

Internal Control and to educate and inform all staff within the Support Functions

• Conduct forensic skills of investigation, analysis and the ability to manipulate and assess data

• and sift evidence, getting to the root of the problem understanding complex causal chains and
• recognizing patterns.

• Must be highly visible and have high level of engagement with the Products & Support

• Functions, understanding and challenging them. Challenge what is written in procedure versus
• what actually happens.

• Have the ability to engage with technical and non-technical people alike within the Products &

Support Functions.

• Provide Control advisory support with the various digitization initiatives within the Group.
• Develop Subject Matter expertise within Internal Control. Act as the contact person within

Internal Control.

• Coordinate Internal Control reviews and Share outcomes Of reviews related to the Support

Functions and Products with Group Senior / Executive Management.

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Products & Support Function reporting to Group Head

Internal Control.

• Support controlling teams in affiliates to ensure all tasks and deliverables are actioned, executed

and followed-up on time and perforrned accurately.

• Support and monitor the RPC Control Coverage.
• Ensure full coverage of mandatory, targeted and adhoc reviews.
• Participate in digital and other key projects invol ving Products & Support Functions and provide

risk and control expertise to ensure all project deliverables are covered with proper approvals.

• Create the appropriate Governance forums for there to be a discussion on risk and controls

coming from Internal Control Monitoring & RPC control activities.

• Provide feedback on Outcomes of control work.
• Continuously refine monitoring approach
• Oversee the execution of Branch review programme

• IV. CONTEXT
• Group Internal Control has revised its "operating" model to enable effective triangulation on controls
• (Product & Support Functions, Regions and the Foundation).
• Establishin a best-in-class control function in line with 'Path to Green/Satisfactory
• V. JOB PROFILE

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years work experience in a financial institution

or equivalent.

• Experience in Internal Control functiOns, Risk Management,

Internal Audit, Financial Control or Compliance preferable

• Managerial experience and a proven track record in directing a

workforce with related skills

• An approach that engages business partners, drives strong

• business control foundations and minimizes reputation and
• franchise risk

Education

• First Degree and/or Second Degree in a related field

• (Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics, Banking, etc),
• Internal Control certification

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal, management, and organizational

skiIls

• Challenging mindset
• Ability to act as an advisor to the Internal Control team across

the affiliates

• Strong ability to lead and to influence peers.
• Demonstrate commitment to team leadership and employee

development.

• Strategic thinking with the matched ability to deliver program

improvements.

• Comprehensive witten and oral communication skills with

senior audience experience