A reputable rural bank in the Ashanti Region seeks the services of highly skilled, dynamic, motivated, result-oriented and qualified key management persons to join its team of professionals as follows: Head of Internal Audit

Job Description

• To lead the internal audit function by providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of the bank’s risk management, control, governance and processes
• The successful applicant will be part of the management committee and report to the Board on audit and Governance related matters

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the provisions established by the regulator and the policies of the Bank
• Collaborate with management to enhance the bank’s risk management process
• Appraise, from time to time, the effectiveness of internal controls in place and propose new controls for the consideration of the board
• Provide support to the Board of Directors in discharging their duties and responsibilities to the Bank
• Develop a comprehensive Annual Internal Audit Programme or the Bank and perform financial, operational and compliance audits in accordance with the internal audit programme
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits to ensure that corrective action is taken
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Board of the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualification Required & Experience

• BSc, Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field and must possess professional qualification in Accounting or Banking (ACCA, ACIB, ICAG)
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position in the rural banking industry, with 3 years in managerial position

Remuneration: Attractive

Location: Ashanti Region