Chief Internal Auditor Financial Services

Key Responsibilities:

A. Assurance – Planning, Execution, and Reporting

• Develops and updates internal audit policies aligned with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), regulatory requirements, and company governance frameworks.
• Leads risk-based audit planning and ensures comprehensive coverage across business units.
• Oversees audit engagements from planning through fieldwork to reporting, ensuring quality documentation and practical recommendations.
• Advises Management and the Audit Committee on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and control enhancements.
• Monitors implementation of agreed action plans and reports progress to the Audit and Risk Committee.
  
  
  

• Provides independent advisory support on risk management, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Collaborates with external auditors, compliance, and risk teams to align assurance activities.
• Supports Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives, including ERM, sustainability, ethics, and fraud risk management.
• Oversees the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and facilitates external quality assessments to ensure GIAS compliance.
  
  
  

• Sets departmental goals, KPIs, and resource plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Leads, mentors, and evaluates audit staff, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Manages the internal audit budget and ensures efficient resource utilization.
• Prepares and presents quarterly and annual reports to the Audit Committee.
• Promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.