JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for overseeing the bank’s comprehensive internal audit program, managing and executing the Internal Audit Plan, coordinating specific processes to facilitate the implementation and execution of the Audit Activities, monitoring and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, systems, and controls of the bank. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assesses the effectiveness of the internal control system and advises on the evaluation of internal audit policies, procedures, and programs.
2. Develops an annual audit review program using a risk-based approach to evaluate the Bank's systems and controls.
3. Ensures the Bank's internal financial reporting controls are tested and adequate, and reports on their effectiveness.
4. Conducts independent audits of bank records, activities and IT systems. 
5. Conducts independent variance assessments of departments and branches for management/Board.
6. Investigates and determines causes of irregularities and errors.
7. Investigates reported occurrences of fraud, embezzlement, theft, waste, etc.
8. Discusses the findings of audit reviews with management in a constructive manner to identify the most appropriate and proportionate solutions to issues arising.
9. Reports the results of audit reviews, including management responses and proposed action plans, to the Board.
10. Conduct ad hoc investigations and reviews upon request from the Board, Audit Committee and Management.
11. Coordinates the activities of the bank’s external auditors, inspection teams from Bank of Ghana, ARB Apex Bank PLC and other statutory regulatory bodies.
12. Follows up on issues and concerns raised to ensure management take action within the stipulated timeframe.   
13. Responsible for subordinate employee training and performance appraisal, as well as plan, assign, and direct work in the Internal Audit Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

1. First Degree in Accounting and Finance, or related field, and/or membership of professional accounting bodies.
2. Post Graduate qualification will be an advantage. 
3. A minimum of five (5) years related experience, with at least three (3) years’ experience in internal audit function, preferably in a financial institution at middle to senior level. 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

1. Adequate command of English for effective development of reports and their meaningful communication to all concerned. 
2. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, standards, laws and regulations on Accounting, Banking and Auditing, including a thorough knowledge of conflict of interest and related ethics.
3. Considerable knowledge/understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
4. Analytical, data mining, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent knowledge in core Banking and other Applications software.
6. Proficient user of MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, etc.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Tuesday, 20th January, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and detailed CV to recruitment@anloruralbank.com or hr@anloruralbank.com . Please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line, example, “INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER”. Alternatively, applications can be delivered in person to any of our branches, addressed to the HR & Administration Manager.

Note: Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Anlo Rural Bank PLC is an equal opportunity employer – we welcome applications from all qualified candidates and value diversity in our workforce.