Senior Manager, Credit Risk Management Assurance, Internal Audit at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Job Summary

• The Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Credit Risk Management Assurance is responsible for leading internal audit engagements focused on credit risk management, product development, strategic initiatives, business development, and client relationship management. 
• The role ensures that these areas adhere to the Bank’s internal policies, international standards, and best practices through risk-based audits and continuous stakeholder engagement.
• This role requires a candidate with extensive experience in internal audit, particularly within credit, structured finance, and project finance, and the ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution:

• Develop audit plans by identifying and assessing material credit-related risks across departments.
• Lead the execution of audit assignments aligned with the Bank’s audit methodology and international standards.
• Focus on areas including credit risk management, product development, and strategic projects.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports that detail findings, recommendations, and management action plans (MAPs).
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to ensure buy-in and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide insights and foresight on credit and product-related risks and emerging industry trends.

Follow-up & Continuous Monitoring:

• Conduct follow-up reviews to validate implementation of MAPs and assess resolution effectiveness.
• Monitor control effectiveness, governance improvements, and risk mitigation success.

Advisory & Compliance Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert to senior management in matters related to credit and product development risks.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s internal policies and frameworks including:
  • AML, CFT & Counter-Proliferation Financing
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
  • Insider Trading and Conduct Guidelines
• Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities to the Compliance Department.
• Complete Annual Compliance Training & Assessment.

Internal Audit Strategy & Team Development:

• Support the development of the Internal Audit strategic plan, methodologies, and SOPs.
• Guide, mentor, and develop junior auditors and team members.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or CA are required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in internal audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in financial services or consulting.
• Proven ability to apply risk-based internal audit (RBIA) techniques and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong experience in auditing structured trade finance, infrastructure and project finance, and social impact finance portfolios.
• Knowledge of development finance, international audit standards, and regulatory best practices.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Expertise in leading complex, high-impact audit engagements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Proficient in data analytics and audit technologies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Deep understanding of African economic and trade environments and the Bank’s mission.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Integrity, innovation, and flexibility in all tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to Africa’s development.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, evolving, and results-driven environment.
• High degree of professionalism and responsiveness.