To review, formulate, design and implement the Bank’s internal audit strategy in line with the Bank’s overall strategy by providing the Board of Directors and MD with independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Bank’s Internal controls, risk Management and governance processes.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Develop, cascade and monitor the implementation of internal audit strategy and work plans/Activity plans aligned to the overall bank strategy.
• Train, motivate and manage performance of the Internal audit team to enhance staff productivity through daily supervision of the team’s activities, feedback and provision of leadership in line with the HCM policies
• Plan and coordinate the investigation of fraud and forgeries in Business & service operations, GL Accounts, head office functions, including complaints from customers and disciplinary issues from staff according to investigation guidelines.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate comprehensive internal audits across the bank (Business, service, Head offices the Branch Network including external customers/vendors) and follow up on closure of audit expectations with Departmental Heads or relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance to internal and external policies.
• Liaise with external governance groups such as external auditors and central Bank supervisors with regard to internal audit issues and promptly close issues.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive risk based internal audit reports to the MD/CEO and Board to ensure effective implementation of the Bank’s statutory and policy mandate and provide advisory support in resolution of Audit issues
• Champion the Department’s compliance to the Internal Audit Charter and other regulatory requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Education First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline. Professional qualification in accounting and Audit e.g. CIA, ACCA, CFE, CPA are an added advantage. Membership to ICPAU is mandatory. Post graduate qualification is added advantage.

Experience:
• Ten (10) years cognate experience, with at least Five (5) years in a managerial capacity in a financial institution.