Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the position of Chief Internal Auditor (Management Grade 6), Group Internal Audit Department.
 
    Applications are to be submitted on or before April 02, 2026.

 JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for assessing internal controls, assist in protecting the operations of the Group by providing services of the highest professional standards, analyzing and improving controls and performance through the development of the Group’s strategic risk-based internal audit blueprint and managing the internal audit function in accordance with internal best practice. He/She will also be responsible for influencing the strategic and performance management culture of the Group through a disciplined approach to promoting strong governance, risk and control practices, balanced with a sound understanding of business and industry requirements.  

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides the leadership to position the role of internal audit as a strategic partner and contributor within the strategic and change management process of the Group
• Provides guidance and strategic consultative support in relation to acquisitions and mergers
• Develops the agility of the audit process to allow for the more effective response to emerging risks and stakeholders needs/ requests
• Assesses and makes recommendations to ensure organizational compliance to rules, regulations and standards 
• Provides effective leadership by creating a learning environment for the development of a flexible and diverse team of leaders
• Improves the overall performance management of the group through the audit process by identifying opportunities for improvements in information security, risk management, internal controls and governance practices
• Oversees the investigative process into fraudulent or irregular transactions across the Group and reports on the whistleblowing process of the Group
• Ensures the effectiveness of the Investigations and Intelligence functions by ensuring they are executed in a sensitive and confidential manner and with the highest levels of proficiency and respect, through the use of investigating tools and practices 
• Collaborates with the Manager Investigations and other technical Officers, to develop and implement appropriate procedures to ensure the thorough investigation of all matters related to Money Laundering, Whistleblowing, Fraud and security breaches
• Provides secretarial and expert support to the Audit Committees across the group, while providing an independent assessment of the internal control environment within the Group to allow for the execution of their mandate
• Develops an operational and capital budget to allow for the effective administration of the internal audit process/function 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree in Business, Finance or relevant discipline or other professional qualification e.g. CFA, CIMA, ACCA, from a reputable university and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in Auditing, Banking, Business Consultancy or Advisory Services with at least ten (10) years at a senior managerial level OR 
• A first degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience in Auditing, Banking, Business Consultancy or Advisory Services at a Senior Management level with a successful track record of performance
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CISA, CFA, CFE, CISSP
• Thorough knowledge of Banking and Statutory requirements, operational and credit policies and procedures as well as knowledge of fraud investigations
• Expert knowledge of Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and Business Administration
• Working knowledge and understanding of the economic and general business environment and the banking and financial services industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, business and financial acumen, leadership traits, and negotiating ability
• Working knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements both locally and regionally
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality in all aspects of this position