Head of Internal Audit (SVP–EVP)

Job Description

Title: Head of Internal Audit (SVP–EVP)

Company Name: NRB Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 52 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 10000 - 20000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2026-08-18

Application Deadline: 2026-09-03

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Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

• Age At most 52 years

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 6 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.

• Proven experience in leading and managing a sizeable Internal Audit function in a banking environment will be highly valued

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a reputed university with a satisfactory academic record.

• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk-based auditing and audit execution processes.

• Professional certification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA and/or CIMA will be preferred.

• Sound understanding of applicable banking laws, regulations regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.

• Strong analytical, strategic, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a high-performing professional team.

• Ability to work effectively with the Board, Audit Committee, senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong computer literacy, with knowledge of audit analytics and technology-enabled auditing considered an advantage

• Develop and implement an annual risk-based audit plan aligned with the Bank’s risk profile, emerging risks and control environment.

• Implement and communicate the mission, objectives and strategies of the Audit Committee.

• Lead and supervise the execution of the annual audit plan while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, objectivity and professional ethics.

• Identify, assess and escalate significant control deficiencies and risk exposures to the appropriate level of management and the Audit Committee.

• Prepare concise and insightful reports on audit findings, risk exposures, management responses and corrective actions for the Audit Committee.

• Ensure timely and effective audits through constructive communication and professional collaboration with business and support functions.

• Promote the use of data analytics, technology and innovative audit tools to enhance audit effectiveness and continuous risk coverage.

• Liaise with external auditors, Bangladesh Bank, regulatory authorities, professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders as required.

• Provide strategic insight and demonstrate a critical mindset in identifying emerging risks and supporting organizational change.

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank’s policies, procedures and internal controls in mitigating identified risks.

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of management processes for identifying, assessing and managing operational and business risks.

• Review the effectiveness of the Bank’s risk management processes and the adequacy of management’s responses to identified risks.

• Provide independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management and internal control environment.

• Build and continuously enhance the Internal Audit team’s capabilities to effectively cover the Bank’s business operations, technology, systems and emerging risk areas.

• Lead talent development, succession planning, employee engagement and retention initiatives within the Internal Audit Department