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

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.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Closing Date
Ongoing