Officer In Charge

Officer In Charge – PMF Finance PLC

Job Overview

PMF Finance PLC is seeking an experienced and responsible Officer In Charge (OIC) to join its Branch Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for independently monitoring branch operations, reviewing compliance, evaluating operational controls, identifying risks and reporting significant observations to management.

This position is suitable for a banking or finance professional with strong branch operations experience, leadership capabilities, analytical skills and a good understanding of compliance and internal controls.

Position Details

Job Title: Officer In Charge (OIC)
Company: PMF Finance PLC
Department: Branch Monitoring Team
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Banking & Insurance, Management, Private Jobs

Company Overview

PMF Finance PLC is a Sri Lankan non-banking financial institution providing financial services through its branch network. The company operates within Sri Lanka’s financial services sector and focuses on providing a range of financial solutions to its customers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in branch operations.
• Thorough knowledge of branch processes, operational controls and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial institution branch procedures and internal controls.
• Strong leadership, analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to independently monitor and review branch operations.
• Strong understanding of operational risk and fraud risk.
• Possess a valid driving licence for both motor vehicles and motorcycles.
• Willingness to travel and be deployed to branches across the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent monitoring and review of branch operations.
• Verify compliance with internal policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review operational controls and identify potential fraud and operational risk exposures.
• Perform periodic branch inspections and prepare detailed monitoring reports.
• Identify weaknesses in branch processes, controls and operational procedures.
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions and track their implementation status.
• Report significant observations, control weaknesses and operational risks to management.
• Support risk management and internal control enhancement initiatives.
• Conduct branch visits and inspections as required.
• Follow up on identified issues and ensure appropriate corrective measures are implemented.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to management regarding branch monitoring activities.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of branch operations and financial services processes.
• Good understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify operational risks and control weaknesses.
• Good understanding of fraud risk and prevention.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned activities.
• Willingness to travel and work across different branch locations.
• Valid driving licence for both motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Salary & Benefits

• Remuneration and rewards will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and competencies.
• Opportunity to work within the Branch Monitoring function of a growing non-banking financial institution.
• Exposure to branch operations, compliance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Opportunity to work across multiple branch locations.
• Career development opportunities within the financial services sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should forward their detailed CV with two non-related referees and a recent photograph within 7 days of the advertisement.

Email: careers@pmf.lk

Please mention the position applied for in the subject field.

Important Notes

• Minimum 3 years of experience in branch operations is required.
• Candidates should have thorough knowledge of branch processes, controls and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, analytical and reporting skills are essential.
• A valid driving licence for both motor vehicles and motorcycles is required.
• Candidates must be based at the Head Office and should be willing to travel and be deployed to any branch within the network for monitoring, review and emergency operational support as directed by the Head of the Department.
• Candidates should be prepared to undertake branch inspections and monitoring assignments as required.
• Applications should be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.
• The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.