Develop and execute the organization's risk-based internal audit strategy and annual audit plan.
Lead audits across financial, operational, commercial, technology, and support functions.
Ensure audit assignments are conducted objectively, independently, and in accordance with professional standards.

Risk & Internal Controls

Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance processes.
Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, financial exposures, and compliance gaps.
Recommend practical corrective actions and monitor implementation of agreed audit findings.

Audit Reporting & Assurance

Review and approve audit reports, findings, recommendations, and management responses.
Provide independent assurance to the Board and senior management on key business risks and control effectiveness.
Track outstanding audit issues and ensure timely remediation.

Regulatory & Compliance Assurance

Assess compliance with applicable insurance regulations, internal policies, financial reporting requirements, and governance standards.
Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors where required.
Support investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, control breaches, or financial irregularities.

Board & Stakeholder Engagement

Present significant audit findings, emerging risks, and control matters to the Board Audit Committee and Executive Management.
Maintain strong working relationships with Risk, Compliance, Finance, External Audit, Actuarial, Investment, and other business functions.
Provide advisory insight on major business initiatives, systems, processes, and emerging risks without compromising audit independence.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the internal audit team.
Establish clear performance standards and promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the team maintains appropriate technical knowledge and professional certifications.

Requirements

EducationBachelor's Degree in:

Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration Or a related discipline.
A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent is required. A Master's degree or additional risk, audit, or governance qualification is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, assurance, financial control, or related functions.
Significant experience in insurance, banking, financial services, or another regulated industry.
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide internal audit functions and managing senior audit professionals.
Strong exposure to risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial audits.
Experience engaging with Board-level stakeholders, Audit Committees, regulators, and external auditors.

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