Head of Internal Audit - Financial Services

Key Responsibilities:

A. Assurance – Planning, Execution, and Reporting

1. Develops and updates internal audit policies aligned with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), regulatory requirements, and company governance frameworks.
2. Leads risk-based audit planning and ensures comprehensive coverage across business units.
3. Oversees audit engagements from planning through fieldwork to reporting, ensuring quality documentation and practical recommendations.
4. Advises Management and the Audit Committee on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and control enhancements.
5. Monitors implementation of agreed action plans and reports progress to the Audit and Risk Committee.

B. Advisory & Governance Support

1. Provides independent advisory support on risk management, internal controls, and process improvements.
2. Collaborates with external auditors, compliance, and risk teams to align assurance activities.
3. Supports Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives, including ERM, sustainability, ethics, and fraud risk management.
4. Oversees the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and facilitates external quality assessments to ensure GIAS compliance.

C. Leadership & Administration

1. Sets departmental goals, KPIs, and resource plans aligned with organizational strategy.
2. Leads, mentors, and evaluates audit staff, fostering professional development and high performance.
3. Manages the internal audit budget and ensures efficient resource utilization.
4. Prepares and presents quarterly and annual reports to the Audit Committee.
5. Promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.