Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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SUNDAY KING

Port Harcourt

Summary

To leverage extensive compliance expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement strategic compliance initiatives that align with organizational goals, ensuring a culture of ethics, integrity, and regulatory adherence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Head, Conduct, Compliance and Internal Control

ACCESS BANK GUINEA
2022.10 - 2024.01

Grade: Expatriate from Access Bank Plc

  • Provided exemplary leadership, inspiring the entire Compliance team.
  • Formulated and implemented an effective compliance program, fostering a strong compliance culture.
  • Oversaw the Internal Control Unit, ensuring General Ledger (GL) accounts are well proofed and reconciled.
  • Reported directly to the Board of Directors with a dotted line reporting to the bank’s Managing Director on Conduct and Compliance matters.
  • Reported to the Board Risk Management and the Board Audit Committees on all conduct and compliance matters.
  • Maintained robust regulatory intelligence, liaising with key regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.
  • Advised stakeholders on regulatory expectations, laws, best practices, and policies.
  • Ensured adherence to the bank’s standards on AML/Sanctions, Whistleblowing, and ABC.
  • Served on the Management Committee, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and Change Management Committee.
  • Accountable for identifying and escalating potential risks and issues to senior management.
  • Conducted compliance and ABC risk assessments in the bank.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Managed teams by overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.

Head, Conduct and Compliance

ACCESS BANK SIERRA LEONE
2019.11 - 2022.08

Grade: DM / Expatriate from Access Bank Plc

  • Provided leadership and inspired the entire Compliance team.
  • Formulated and implemented an effective compliance program, fostering a strong compliance culture.
  • Reported directly to the Board of Directors with a dotted line reporting to the bank’s Managing Director on Conduct and Compliance matters.
  • Reported to the Board Risk Management and the Board Audit Committees on all conduct and compliance matters.
  • Maintained robust regulatory intelligence, liaising with key regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.
  • Advised stakeholders on regulatory expectations, laws, best practices, and policies.
  • Ensured adherence to the bank’s standards on AML/Sanctions, Whistleblowing, and ABC.
  • Served on the Management Committee, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and Change Management Committee.
  • Accountable for identifying and escalating potential risks and issues to senior management.
  • Conducted compliance and ABC risk assessments in the bank.

Team Lead, Conduct and Compliance

ACCESS BANK PLC
Port Harcourt / Enugu
2012.02 - 2019.10
  • Fostered a strong control and compliance culture across a region of twenty-five branches.
  • Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Planned and executed work programs, overseeing staff awareness campaigns and AML/CFT training.
  • Worked towards the elimination of losses and exposures due to regulatory infractions.
  • Supported the achievement of overall business objectives and acted as a liaison with regulatory/law enforcement agencies.
  • Conducted income assurance, cost savings reviews, and investigations of breaches.
  • Submitted detailed management reports and mentored team members.
  • Mentored and coached junior staff to produce high-performing, quality team members.
  • Promoted company values and vision, ensuring full team adherence.
  • Monitored staff performance levels, implementing necessary changes to improve productivity and meet targets.
  • Developed and implemented strategic processes for improved productivity and profitability.

Branch / Regional Resident Controller

INTERCONTINENTAL BANK PLC
HARCOURT
2008.02 - 2012.01
  • Responsible for control and compliance in two branches per time
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies in the branches
  • Plan and execute compliance review of branches
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial records
  • Ensure the safety and security of the bank's assets
  • Conduct investigations
  • Make presentations at meetings
  • Prepare and render management reports.

Internal Control Officer

SPRING BANK PLC (PREVIOUSLY GUARDIAN EXPRESS BANK)
PORT HARCOURT
2002.09 - 2008.01
  • Planned and managed the internal control and audit function in the region.
  • Supervised and mentored internal control staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant laws.
  • Conducted audit reviews, and investigations, and ensured the accuracy and reliability of financial records.
  • Monitored budgets, conducted project monitoring and assessment, and prepared comprehensive reports.
  • Monitored compliance with company policies and relevant laws in a region of five branches.
  • Conducted daily cash/stock count and GL reviews, reviewed processed transactions, and ensured the accuracy and reliability of records.

Education

MBA -

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
NSUKKA
2004

B.SC - Accountancy

ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
1998

Skills

  • Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Advanced computer and data analysis skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
  • Excellent Focus and follow-through abilities
  • Ability to work in a team

Affiliations

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) awarded by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
  • Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) awarded by the Compliance Institute of Nigeria
  • Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) awarded by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, USA
  • Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Timeline

Head, Conduct, Compliance and Internal Control

ACCESS BANK GUINEA
2022.10 - 2024.01

Head, Conduct and Compliance

ACCESS BANK SIERRA LEONE
2019.11 - 2022.08

Team Lead, Conduct and Compliance

ACCESS BANK PLC
2012.02 - 2019.10

Branch / Regional Resident Controller

INTERCONTINENTAL BANK PLC
2008.02 - 2012.01

Internal Control Officer

SPRING BANK PLC (PREVIOUSLY GUARDIAN EXPRESS BANK)
2002.09 - 2008.01

MBA -

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

B.SC - Accountancy

ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SUNDAY KING