Chief Internal Auditor at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LTD

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and ethically grounded professional to serve as Chief Internal Auditor. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity of our internal control systems, risk management framework, and governance processes. The successful candidate will lead the internal audit function independently and objectively.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and make recommendations for improvement
• Oversee or perform operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits across all business units
• Present periodic internal audit summaries and risk assessments to the audit committee and board of directors
• Ensure timely reporting of audit findings and verify that corrective actions on past audit findings are implemented and effective
• Develop mechanisms to detect and prevent fraud or misconduct within the bank
• Maintain a high standard of professional ethics and integrity

Qualifications & Experience Required

• University degree with a minimum of second class lower division
• Recognized professional qualification in accounting, auditing, or related field (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior internal audit or risk management role within a regulated financial institution
• Demonstrated financial integrity, sound judgment, and strong appreciation of the banking business and regulatory environment
• Must be fit and proper in accordance with the Bank of Ghana's Fit and Proper Persons Directive

Additional Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Job Details

Company: Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LTD
Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Type: Full-Time