Role Purpose

Lead and manage the Internal Audit function to provide independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of the company’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

Key Deliverables for the position

Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit strategy and present high-quality reports to the Board Audit Committee. Provide advisory support to the Board and senior management on risk and control matters. Develop a high-performing team and improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes.

Target KPIs

100% implementation of the annual audit plan, a 75% closure rate of audit actions, and an improved customer NPS.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Active CPA-U / ACCA qualification. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance roles, preferably within regulated financial services or insurance. Proven capability to lead audit teams, conduct risk-based and regulatory compliance audits, and engage with Board-level stakeholders.

Advantageous

Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRISC.

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• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit strategy and present high-quality reports to the Board Audit Committee.
• Provide advisory support to the Board and senior management on risk and control matters.
• Develop a high-performing team and improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Lead audit teams
• Conduct risk-based audits
• Conduct regulatory compliance audits
• Engage with Board-level stakeholders

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Active CPA-U / ACCA qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance roles, preferably within regulated financial services or insurance.
• Proven capability to lead audit teams, conduct risk-based and regulatory compliance audits, and engage with Board-level stakeholders.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRISC (Advantageous).