• The Head of Internal Audit will also safeguard assets and ensure the prevention and detection of fraudulent acts, through thorough and regular evaluation and control, for effective risk management of the assets and resources of the Bank.
• The specific duties and responsibilities of the Head Internal Audit will be to: revise or update appropriate internal control and audit strategy and framework for the Bank; plan and control audit activities of the organisation in line with its overall business goals and objectives;
• Identify control lapses/policy inadequacies through investigations for process improvement;
• Design audit work plan for the year and coordinate audit activities across regions; carry out spot checks on operational activities at the regional offices and take necessary action on infractions or non-compliance issues; work with Finance department and external auditors in the successful conduct of comprehensive audit exercise; ensure compliance of department and units with month-end evaluation activities; ensure reduction in cost (cost saving) and budget monitoring;
• Make recommendation for policy amendments based on emerging issues in audit and internal control; take responsibility for the training, coaching and mentoring of subordinates; and carry out other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Group Head, Audit.

Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess a BSc Degree qualification.