Chief Internal Auditor

Internal Audit Leadership

• 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.