• Report to the Board Audit Chair and partner with the Group CRO.
• Drive risk-based audit planning and advanced analytics.
• Lead and develop a capable team while championing integrity and compliance.

About the Company

A leading bank in PNG, renowned for its strong governance, innovative practices, and commitment to sustainable growth. This is a senior board-facing role within a highly respected and strategically important organisation, offering the opportunity to influence risk, audit, and governance at the highest level.

About the Role

As Head of Internal Audit, you will report directly to the Board Audit Chair and partner with the Group Chief Risk Officer to deliver independent assurance and strategic insight across the bank and its subsidiaries. You’ll lead and develop a capable audit team, embed advanced data analytics into audit processes, and drive continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and compliance. This is a rare opportunity to shape audit strategy at board level and make a tangible impact on organisational resilience and integrity.

• Oversee the internal audit function for the bank and its subsidiaries, ensuring independence and objectivity.
• Provide independent assurance to the Board on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
• Develop and implement a dynamic risk-based audit plan, prioritising areas of greatest impact.
• Integrate advanced analytics and data-driven insights to enhance audit precision and uncover emerging risks.
• Collaborate closely with executive management to drive alignment with governance and risk frameworks.
• Deliver clear, actionable audit reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
• Lead capability development, guiding and upskilling the audit team to strengthen internal audit maturity.
• Act as a subject matter expert on audit, governance, and regulatory standards, providing strategic advice to leadership.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA) essential.
• 10+ years’ internal audit experience, including leadership roles in financial services or banking.
• Proven experience integrating advanced analytics tools (Power Query, Power BI) into audit processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practices (BCBS223, IFC, OCC).
• Background in the Big 4 or similar professional services environment highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, foster collaboration, and build a culture of accountability.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to shape the future of internal audit at board level—leading innovation, strengthening governance, and building audit capability within a major financial institution.

If you’re ready to lead with vision, integrity, and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply confidentially now to take your career — and the organisation — to the next level.