Chief Internal Auditor

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga invites applications for the Management Position of Chief Internal Auditor (CIA). The CIA will lead the Bank’s internal audit function and provide independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and accountability frameworks. The role supports the Governor, the Board, and the Board Audit Committee in fulfilling their respective oversight responsibilities.
The CIA will be responsible for developing and implementing a risk-based internal audit program, strengthening audit standards and practices, and providing timely, professional advice to impeove the efficiency, transparency and effectuiveness of the Bank’s operations. The position requires a senior audit professional with demonstrated leadership, integrity, independence and strong technical knowledge of internal audit standards.
This is a critical role in safeguarding the institutional integrity and supporting the Bank in effectively fulfiling its statutory mandates.

Key responsibilities:

The Chief Internal Auditor must be a qualified Accounting Professionals with a minimum 5 years experience in auditing, finance and accounting, proficient with international internal audit standards, demonstrated analytical skills, communication and organization skills. A certified accounting professional will be advantage and the role is responsible for:

1. Lead the Internal Audit Function by developing and implementing the Bank’s IA Strategy and Annual IA Plan aligned with the Bank’s financial year and risk profile;
2. Provide independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management, internal control, and compliance to the Governor, Management, the Board and the Board Audit Committee. The CIA shall ensure appropriate consultation and prior engagement with Management and the Governor before finalizing independent advise or reports to the Board and the Board Audit Committee;
3. Conduct risk based internal audit engagements;
4. Ensure internal audit engagements aligns with international professional auditing standards, in preparing internal audit reports and maintaining comprehensive documentation of audit work;
5. Monitor and follow up audit fundings by tracking corrective actions arising from internal and external audit reports and reporting progress to Management and the Board Audit Committee;
6. Support continuous improvement by advising on policies, process and procedures to strengthen efficiency, accountability, compliance across the Bank;
7. Maintain effective audit relationships with Management, relevant staff, the Board, the Board Audit Committee, and the Governor while preserving the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.
8. Promote audit awareness and capacity-building accross the Bank on risk management and internal control principles;
9. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of central banking internal audit methodologies, and emerging risks.

Remuneration and Terms of Contract

The successful candidate will be offered a fixed term of the contract, with renewal subject to performance and the Bank’s ongoing requirements. All applicants must meet the Bank’s retirement policy requirements at the time of appointment.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, taking into account relevant qualifications, demonstrated experience, and recent remuneration.
Applications should include a current CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees.

How to apply

If interested, please contact the HR Department on the details provided for further details on the above leadership role including the Job Description.

All applications must be received by no later than 4 pm, Friday 29 May 2026. Applications should be marked as "CONFIDENTIAL: JOB APPLICATION – CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR POSITION" and addressed to:

• Vacancy Application Form PDF 58 KB

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