Head, Corporate & Operations Audit

About the role

Join Cagamas and take on a strategic leadership role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control across the Company. We are seeking an experienced audit professional to lead financial and non-financial audit engagements, provide independent assurance, and support continuous improvement through critical thinking, sound analysis, objective insights, and practical recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise financial and non-financial audit engagements under the Annual Audit Plan, ensuring work is focused on key risk areas, supported by robust audit documentation, and guided by critical thinking and sound analysis.
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and recommend practical enhancements to strengthen internal controls and business processes.
• Prepare clear audit findings, conclusions, and reports for audit clients, Management, and the Board, and communicate results effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in developing a comprehensive, risk-based and data-driven Annual Audit Plan covering scope, staffing, timing, emerging risks, audit programmes, and prioritisation of key financial and non-financial risk areas.
• Monitor and report the resolution status of audit issues raised, including updates to the GBAC and Board on outstanding matters.
• Lead, coach, and guide audit team members to ensure quality execution, professional development, and effective delivery of audit work.
• Continuously enhance audit competency and technical knowledge through relevant internal and external learning in line with the Company's staff development plan.

About you

• Recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent
• Relevant professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent would be an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, preferably with significant exposure to financial and non-financial audits within financial services such as banking, finance, securities, or debt capital markets.
• Strong core audit skills and sound understanding of financial and non-financial risks, business controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Well-versed in audit methodologies and able to apply technical audit knowledge effectively in practice
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into meaningful audit observations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to work effectively with people at all levels

About us

At Cagamas, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead key assurance activities that strengthen governance and operational controls.
• Exposure to Board and Management-level reporting while contributing to enterprise-wide risk and control improvements.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop audit capabilities and lead a high-performing team.