As part of our ongoing drive to strengthen internal controls and ensure operational excellence, an exciting opportunity exists within the Internal Control Department for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join the team as an Internal Control Officer for the Western Zone.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of day-to-day control activities within the branches, including transaction reviews, cash handling, compliance monitoring, and investigative duties to safeguard the bank's assets, ensure operational integrity, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Review account-opening documentation for completeness, accuracy, and KYC compliance.
Conduct call-overs of high-value transactions against approved thresholds.
Perform seriality and authorization checks on payment orders.
Oversee clearing processes, returned cheques, and suspense/transit accounts.
Review ATM card issuance and cheque book administration.
Review daily postings and GL / Profit & Loss movement reports for anomalies.
Ensure expense and cash advance approvals adhere to policy
GL proofing and reconciliation
Carry out spot inspections: vault cash counts, fund transfers, and cash-in-vault reconciliations.
Conduct monthly security sweeps and verify CCTV footage, producing ISO-compliant reports.
Regularly identify and resolve items in suspense or transit accounts.
Validate that branch expenses and cash advances follow policy guidelines.
Investigate transaction discrepancies or suspected fraud and prepare detailed reports.
Support branch investigations and participate in resolution and escalation processes.
Escalate control breaches or recurring control lapses to management or internal control teams.
Continuously assess branch processes and risk exposures and make improvement recommendations.
Provide control-related training or coaching to branch personnel periodically.
Facilitate internal/external audit queries and coordinate audit findings tracking and closure.
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in banking operations, internal audit, or control functions; branch-level exposure preferred.
Professional qualification and certifications in any of the following will also be an advantage: ICA, CIB, CISA, CAMS, or relevant internal control certifications
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to recruitment@prudentialbank.com.gh by 5th June, 2026.
