Victoria Commercial Bank PLC’s governance structure includes its Board of Directors,
aided by 4 Board Committees and the senior management, who make strategic decisions
geared toward meeting the mission, vision, and objectives of the institution.
There are other independent units within the Bank that report directly to the Board,
and very sound internal control systems that ensure industry, statutory and regulatory
compliance by the bank.
Key Highlights of Our Corporate Governance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is composed of the Chairperson of the Board, Non-Executive
Directors, and Executive Director who is the Chief Executive Officer. The directors have
extensive business and professional experience applied in the management of the bank.
The board has overall responsibility of the bank, including approving and overseeing
the implementation of the bank’s strategic objectives, risk strategy, corporate
governance and corporate values. They meet regularly to review the bank’s
performance against business plans in addition to formulating and implementing
strategy as well as discharge its duties relating to the corporate accountability and
associated risks in terms of Management, Assurance & Reporting.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The bank has 4 Board committees who assist the Board of Directors to discharge
their duties. The committees comprise mainly of Non-Executive Directors
and meet on a quarterly basis as per their terms of reference.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
The senior management ensures that the banks activities are consistent with the
business strategy, risk tolerance/appetite and policies approved by the board.
They assist the board in implementation of the business and operational strategies.
INDEPENDENT UNITS (RISK AND COMPLIANCE & INTERNAL AUDIT)
These functions report independently to the Board or Committees of the board.
They primarily identify, assess, advise, monitor and report on the banks internal
controls & regulator requirements.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
The various management committees primarily assist senior management in the
implementation of the internal control systems, bank strategy and furthering smooth
operations of the bank alongside fostering of interdepartmental harmony.
SOUND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Adoption of Board ratified policies and procedures that governs various operations
of the bank. Regular independant testing by control units and external auditors Sound
enterprise risk management approach. Sound Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Compliance with regulatory requirements.