Ensuring that all staff adhere strictly to laid down control policies, plans, procedures, laws & regulations of the company and the regulators.
Preparing Monthly / quarterly audit reports to the board of directors (Audit Committee of the board of directors)
Checking that all deposits for shares from the clients are credited too their stock trading account.
Checking if payments made to clients are debited in the in-house statement of account accordingly
Monitoring the regulatory timetables for the submission of returns
Reviewing the adequacy of bank reconciliation statements, and the accuracy of posting of daily trade.
Carrying out random reviews of clients' account at least quarterly
Carrying out audit investigation into any areas of archives at the prompt of the management from time to time
Ensuring that all statutory returns are rendered as and when due
Screening / clearing of new account opening form / documentation
Crosschecking client withdrawal mandate request before final approval
Checking all clients buy and sell mandates making sure they are properly documented
Crosschecking PAYE computation and other deductions before remittance
Ensuring that due approval is sought before payment
Verifying that all services provided are been charged. E.g. T+3 charges, bank instant transfer, verification, printing of CSCS statement
Liaising with external auditor
Performing an aging analysis of receivable accounts
Reviewing of employee file
Crosschecking the payroll for errors of commission and others
Physical verification of fixed assets from the asset register
Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships across the organization.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
ACA certification is compulsory.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal control, audit, risk management, or compliance within a financial institution, preferably a stockbroking firm.
Strong understanding of Nigerian financial market regulations, including those of the NSE and SEC.
Familiarity with industry-standard risk management tools and techniques.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Being a SEC-sponsored individual with strong experience in the capital market industry would be an advantage.