Chief Internal Auditor

This role provides independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Banks governance risk management and internal audit processes. The successful candidate will lead the Internal Audit function develop and execute a risk-based audit plan and provide the Board and Executive Management with insights and recommendations to strengthen controls improve operations and support compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills:

Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual audit plan aligned with the Banks business objectives risk profile and regulatory requirements.

Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Banks governance risk management internal controls and compliance processes.

Lead audits of branches departments business units operations technology systems and other activities of the Bank.

Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and recommend practical measures to address identified weaknesses and control gaps.

Evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information safeguarding of assets and the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes.

Review compliance with applicable laws Bank of Ghana directives internal policies procedures and relevant industry standards.

Oversee the planning execution documentation and reporting of audit assignments in accordance with approved audit methodologies and professional standards.

Present significant audit findings risk exposures and recommendations to the Board Audit Committee and Executive Management as appropriate.

Monitor managements implementation of agreed audit recommendations and escalate overdue or unresolved high-risk issues.

Lead or coordinate investigations into suspected fraud misconduct irregularities and other significant control breaches where required.

Assess the adequacy of controls over information technology cybersecurity digital banking channels data protection and third-party service providers.

Coordinate with external auditors regulators and other assurance providers to support effective audit coverage and avoid unnecessary duplication of effort.

Maintain an effective quality assurance and improvement programme for the Internal Audit function including periodic assessment against applicable professional standards.

Provide advice on control improvements and emerging risks while preserving the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.

Lead coach and develop the Internal Audit team setting clear performance expectations and promoting continuous professional development.

Prepare periodic reports on audit coverage key findings risk trends and the status of corrective actions for the Board and management.

Ensure audit working papers reports and supporting records are accurate complete appropriately secured and maintained in line with approved requirements.

Keep abreast of emerging risks regulatory developments and changes in banking operations and incorporate relevant considerations into audit planning.