Head of Internal Audit

Description:

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of internal audit? This is a rare opportunity to drive strategic risk management, governance, and compliance at the highest levels. The Head of Internal Audit will play a pivotal role in ensuring organizational integrity, influencing senior leadership, and fostering a culture of accountability across multiple portfolios. Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the audit function across multiple portfolios, ensuring alignment with the Group Internal Audit strategy.
• Develop and implement comprehensive audit strategies that enhance risk management and operational resilience.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive improvements, mitigate risks, and strengthen governance frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies and industry standards.
• Utilize data analytics and technology to enhance audit automation, reporting accuracy, and risk oversight.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to governance committees and key stakeholders.
• Identify emerging risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to protect business operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Audit or related field.
• Extensive experience in the Financial Services & Insurance industries
• Min. 12 years experience in Auditing
• Min. 5 years of people management

This is a unique opportunity for a results-driven professional to lead a high-impact internal audit function.

If you are passionate about driving audit excellence, shaping governance and audit frameworks, and making a tangible impact, this role is for you!

Requirements:

• Lead and oversee the audit function across multiple portfolios, ensuring alignment with the Group Internal Audit strategy.
• Develop and implement comprehensive audit strategies that enhance risk management and operational resilience.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive improvements, mitigate risks, and strengthen governance frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies and industry standards.
• Utilize data analytics and technology to enhance audit automation, reporting accuracy, and risk oversight.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to governance committees and key stakeholders.
• Identify emerging risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to protect business operations.

• Postgraduate degree in Audit or related field.
• Extensive experience in the Financial Services & Insurance industries
• Min. 12 years experience in Auditing
• Min. 5 years of people management