Country Head, Audit Nigeria & West Africa at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria

Full Time Jobs

Lagos

Posted 2 years ago

Standard Chartered Bank is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Head, Audit Nigeria & West Africa

Job ID: 2200026209
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job: Audit
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Permanent

About Standard Chartered Bank: We’re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we’ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. As a leading international bank, we strive to help people and businesses prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Job Requirements

First Degree and a Master’s Degree (or its equivalent).
Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience. Of candidate’s total experience, at least 12 years in must have been spent in the banking industry with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a financial management/ accounting function of which 5 years must be in a senior position within the audit function.
ACCA or ACA professional accounting certification.
Minimum of 2 years as Deputy General Manager (if hired from Nigeria Banking industry otherwise will not apply)
An experienced career auditor (internal and external) or a business person who has a breadth of experience in either audit and/or governance.
Demonstrable experience of Audit requirements in the West Africa markets
Has worked directly with regulators, preferably in the West Africa markets
Strong leadership qualities, interpersonal and people management skills
Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to influence and to gain the respect of senior management, stakeholders, peers and their teams.
Strong sense of integrity and financial independence with an ability to challenge.
Confident and courageous to raise / escalate issues in a pro-active, professional and timely manner.
Highly credible with their counterparts in the business.
Understanding of regulatory landscape and working culture across a number of geographies
Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the Group’s core values.
Professional audit certification preferred
Ability to perform the role of “Change Leader”
Ability to travel internationally from time to time to support GIA activities & delivery across the group.