Job level: 5 | Job grade: 3B.
Can work throughout
the national territory.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Internal Auditor’s mission is to provide the General Management and the Board of Directors, through the
Audit Committee, with independent, objective, and risk-based assurance regarding the effectiveness of the bank’s governance, risk management, and internal control systems. They assess the adequacy and effectiveness of operational, financial, regulatory, technological, and information security processes to contribute to asset protection, the reliability of financial and operational information, compliance with regulatory and prudential requirements (COBAC, BEAC, CEMAC, and other competent authorities), as well as the prevention and detection of fraud. Within the scope of his responsibilities, he/she conducts audit missions in accordance with the approved audit plan, identifies risks and opportunities for improvement, formulates pragmatic, high-value-added recommendations, monitors
their implementation, and contributes to the continuous strengthening of the control environment and
the institution’s overall performance, while maintaining his/her independence and objectivity at all times.
JOB CONTEXT:
Ecobank Cameroon operates within a demanding regulatory framework (Banking Commission, BEAC, Basel III, IFRS, COSO ERM, IIA, etc.) and must simultaneously reconcile growth, compliance, and digital transformation. The position reports hierarchically to the Director of Internal Audit and Investigations.
MAIN MISSION:
• Conducting internal audit missions.
• Auditing financial, non-financial, and emerging risks.
• Continuously improving the internal control framework and governance.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform audit engagements as outlined in the approved Annual Audit Plan, as well as special engagements,
thematic reviews, and investigations requested by Senior Management, the Audit Committee, or the Group.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control systems
in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including COBAC Regulation R-2016/04 and professional standards
for internal auditing.
• Verify the compliance of the bank’s activities, products, processes, and systems with regulatory and prudential requirements
, internal policies, and Group directives.
• Identify, analyze, and assess financial, operational, technological, compliance, fraud, and
emerging risks that could affect the achievement of the bank’s objectives.
• Formulate pragmatic, high-value recommendations to strengthen operational efficiency,
risk management, and the control environment.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and report to management.
• Prepare, document, and submit audit and investigation reports and other reports
to Management, the Audit Committee, and other governance bodies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the prevention, detection, and investigation of suspected fraud, non-compliance, or
material misconduct.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the Internal Audit function, particularly regarding
methodology, quality, digitalization, and data analysis.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Internal Audit within the scope of their responsibilities. JOB
PROFILE
Education • Bachelor’s degree (4-5 years of higher education) in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Management Control, Banking, Risk Management, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field. • Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, ACCA, CPA, CAMS, FRM, or equivalent are an asset. Experience • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, internal control, or in a control function within a financial institution, audit firm, or consulting firm. • Experience in the banking sector or within a firm with banking clients is a significant advantage. • Experience in data analytics, control automation, or the use of artificial intelligence tools applied to auditing is an asset. Experience & Qualifications REPORTING LINE SUPERVISOR: Director of Internal Audit & Investigations
APPLY NOW
Please submit your CV and cover letter to
ECM-Recruit@ecobank.com no later than August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Application deadline: August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM sharp
, with the subject line “Internal Auditor”.
Note: Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.
“ECOBANK CAMEROUN SA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of gender, religion, ethnicity, social status, physical ability, etc.”
