Chief Internal Control Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Chief Internal Control to lead the internal audit function, ensure robust controls across all departments and support regulatory compliance within our financial institution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk‑based internal audit plan.
• Review the effectiveness of internal controls across departments and branches.
• Audit mortgage loan processes, credit files, disbursements, recoveries, treasury, finance, procurement, and IT controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, fraud risks, compliance breaches, and operational gaps.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, risks, recommendations and timelines for corrective actions.
• Track implementation of audit recommendations and report unresolved issues to Management and the Board Audit Committee.
• Support regulatory examinations and liaise with external auditors where required.
• Conduct special investigations into fraud, misconduct, or financial irregularities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking & Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CFE (preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in audit, control, risk, compliance or banking operations.
• Experience in a mortgage bank, commercial bank, micro‑finance bank or other regulated financial institution is an advantage.

Required skills

• Internal audit planning and execution.
• Risk assessment and control testing.
• Fraud investigation and remediation.
• Regulatory compliance and reporting.