SENIOR INTERNAL CONTROL MANAGER (FULL-TIME)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Company: CAL Bank PLC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

Company Profile

CAL Bank PLC is a leading financial institution in Ghana committed to delivering secure, innovative, and customer-focused banking solutions. The Bank maintains a strong governance and risk management culture that supports sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

As part of its continued commitment to strengthening internal governance and control systems, CAL Bank PLC invites applications from experienced professionals for the role of Senior Internal Control Manager.

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Control Manager leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s internal control framework. The role ensures that operational processes, financial reporting systems, and digital banking environments remain effective, compliant, and resilient. The successful candidate will strengthen control governance, reduce operational risks, and enhance accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Bank’s internal control framework.
• Conduct risk-based control reviews across business units and operational processes.
• Identify control gaps and drive timely remediation of weaknesses and audit findings.
• Strengthen fraud prevention, detection, and monitoring mechanisms across the Bank.
• Oversee the effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and digital banking control environments.
• Promote control awareness and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with internal audit, risk, compliance, and business units to ensure effective governance.
• Review and assess operational processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
• Monitor implementation of control recommendations and track closure of issues.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and insightful reports for Management and Board Committees.
• Support regulatory engagements, external audits, and internal assurance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement in enterprise-wide control maturity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be measured based on:

Internal Control Effectiveness

• Maturity and effectiveness of the Bank’s internal control framework
• Reduction in material control gaps and repeat audit findings
• Reduction in operational losses attributable to control failures
• Completion rate of risk-based control review plans

Issue Resolution & Compliance

• Timeliness and effectiveness of remediation of control issues
• Regulatory, audit, and compliance assessment outcomes
• Quality and timeliness of reporting to Management and Board Committees

Risk, Fraud & Governance Strengthening

• Strength of fraud prevention and monitoring systems
• Effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and digital control environment
• Level of control awareness and ownership across business units

Stakeholder Confidence

• Satisfaction levels of Board, Executive Management, Regulators, and External Auditors

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Auditing, Banking & Finance, or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in banking, financial services, audit, risk management, or internal control functions.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise-wide risk, audit, or control environments.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and governance structures.
• Experience in digital banking environments, IT controls, or data governance will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent are desirable.

How to Apply

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