Mutual Trust Bank PLC is hiring Head of Audit

Mutual Trust Bank PLC Head of Audit

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor/Honors
  • CIA – Certified Internal Auditor or its equivalent is preferred.

Experience

    • At least 20 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

Additional Requirements

  • In-depth understanding of Bangladesh Bank’s Core Risk Management Guidelines, Banking Companies Act, and relevant circulars.
  • Strong knowledge of Basel III / IV compliance, IFRS, and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
  • Expertise in risk-based internal auditing and compliance monitoring.
  • Familiarity with AML/CFT regulations, Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) requirements, and KYC/EDD processes.
  • Proficiency in IT and digital banking audit methodologies, including cybersecurity risk assessment.

Responsibilities & Context

The Head of Audit is a strategic leader of the organization’s internal audit function, responsible for delivering independent, risk-based assurance across all operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance, strengthens governance, and proactively addresses operational vulnerabilities. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board Audit Committee, the position safeguards organizational integrity, promotes accountability, and enables sound decision-making at the highest level.

  • Set Audit Direction – Define and execute the annual audit strategy to ensure full risk-based coverage across the organization.
  • Lead Audit Excellence – Guide and empower audit teams to deliver regular, surprise, and special audits with precision and impact.
  • Strengthen Controls – Evaluate and enhance governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
  • Deliver Insightful Reporting – Provide clear, timely, and actionable audit reports to senior management and the Board Audit Committee. Must have excellent writing ability.
  • Mitigate Risks – Identify critical control gaps, policy breaches, and systemic vulnerabilities, and drive sustainable solutions.
  • Ensure Follow-Through – Monitor and enforce timely implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Prioritize with Precision – Apply risk matrices and analytical tools to focus on where risks are higher.
  • Uphold Standards – Approve audit ratings, control risk gradings, and independent testing results encompassing AML & CFT.
  • Safeguard Compliance – Maintain continuous oversight to ensure regulatory and policy adherence.
  • Advise Leadership – Act as a strategic partner to executive management on risk and governance matters.
  • Shape Culture – Champion integrity, vigilance, and process discipline organization-wide.
  • Fulfill Governance Mandates – Execute special assignments from the Board Audit Committee or Executive Management.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka