Head of Internal Audit

About this role

The Head of Internal Audit at Tokiye Integrated Medical Services in Rivers will provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls, reporting to the Board Audit Committee and management. The role requires independence from day-to-day operations and involves leading risk-based audit planning and audits across financial, IT and compliance areas, with remediation of identified weaknesses.

What you would do

• Develop a risk-based annual internal audit plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee, aligned with strategy, risk profile and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and adjust audit coverage in response to significant changes in risk.
• Audit financial and operational processes, including cash controls, customer onboarding and KYC, loan processing, and procurement.
• Review IT general controls, system security and access management; report material weaknesses.
• Assess the effectiveness of the risk management and compliance functions, and provide independent assurance on management responses.
• Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to the Board Audit Committee.

What they are asking for

• First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other relevant discipline.
• ACA, ACCA or CIA certification is required.
• CISA certification is desirable.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience, with at least 3 years in a senior internal audit, external audit, risk assurance or related control role within financial services.
• Experience in banking or microfinance banking is strongly preferred.

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