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Head of Internal Control and Compliance



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EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE•A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or any related field.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business background.
• Professional certification in Accountancy, Finance, Insurance or other related field
• Master's degree in a related field will be an advantage.
• Experience within the insurance sector will be an added advantage REQUIREMENTS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic record-keeping tools.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must have a passion for culinary arts and education.
• Excellent customer service skills to build relationships with students, other organizations and colleagues.

• High level of literacy and numeracy
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Proactive and planned approach to work
• Must have a friendly and approachable attitude
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and for long periods
• Must have High integrity and ethical standards
• Experience in implementing and enforcing AML/CFT/KYC regimes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.
• Strong presentation and analytical skills

HEAD OF INTERNAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE


CATEGORY: FINANCE


LOCATION: ACCRA


Our client, a reputable company in the health insurance industry, is seeking a highly skilled and proactive HEAD OF INTERNAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of robust risk management, compliance, and internal control frameworks.

ROLE PROFILE


The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory adherence, strengthen governance, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

He /she will also undertake the following tasks:

DUTIES /RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management and internal control framework for the company.

  • Identify, analyse, and monitor business and operational risks across all departments.

  • Establish methodologies for identifying key risks across the business and devise strategies for mitigation.

  • Conduct periodic internal control evaluations across all departments.

  • Implement an efficient system for monitoring compliance with approved internal procedures and policies.

  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., NHIA, GRA, Data Protection & Privacy, AML/CFT, etc.).

  • Enforce segregation of duties and authorization controls.

  • Identify and evaluate compliance risks within the company and liaise with relevant units to implement effective controls.

  • Monitor the implementation of audit and control recommendations.

  • Promote and adopt measures to strengthen the control environment.

  • Train and sensitize staff to foster a strong compliance culture and uphold ethical standards.

  • Maintain the company’s risk register and facilitate regular reviews.

  • Provide periodic reports to the Board Sub-Committee on Risk & Audit.


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