Orwa Jonyo

Chief Internal Auditor at African Development Bank Group | Empower audit teams to provide insightful assurance and advisory services that enhance stakeholder value
Background

I am a risk assurance provider with 18 years of experience delivering impactful assurance and advisory services to private and public international organizations. I have demonstrated strong leadership in empowering teams and repositioning internal services as a strategic business partner. As a thought leader with a big-picture mindset, I have delivered complex assurance and advisory engagements that improved governance, enhanced risk management, and strengthened control processes across multiple entities in international organizations.

I thrive in multicultural environments that encourage continuous improvement, innovation, and diversity. Successful working experience in Asia, Europe, the USA, and Africa has enhanced my interpersonal skills and strengthened my ability to foster relationships and collaborate across cross-functional teams. Strong project management skills ensure multiple tasks are delivered within the deadlines without compromising quality.

Proficient in developing risk-based, and flexible audit work programs that align with organizational strategies and adhere to industry best practices. The ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders ensures that their needs are prioritized, resulting in audit engagement outcomes that have enhanced operational efficiency and generated significant cost savings.

I am a reliable team player, curious, self-driven, and deeply passionate about delivering audit outcomes that optimize and sustain value to stakeholders and the most vulnerable members of our society. I am committed to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence. I hold certifications in internal auditing, information systems auditing, accountancy, and strategy execution.



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