Ivory Coast: BGFIBank obtains IFACI quality certification for its Internal Audit Department

The certification was presented during a ceremony held at the headquarters of BGFI Holding Corporation. It pertains to the Internal Audit Department of the Ivorian subsidiary of the banking group.

The ceremony was attended by Henri-Claude Oyima, CEO of the BGFIBank Group, Ibrahim Keita, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGFIBank Côte d’Ivoire, and Kafèhè Silué, General Manager of the subsidiary. Michel Tudrej, representing IFACI Certification, also participated in the event.

An assessment based on the professional framework for internal audit

The IFACI Quality Certification is awarded after an assessment of the practices of an internal audit function in light of the applicable professional framework. In the case of BGFIBank Côte d’Ivoire, the examination was conducted based on the RPAI 2025.

This process aims to evaluate the level of compliance and quality of the internal audit systems within the institution. It fits within the governance and control mechanisms designed to enhance risk monitoring and the reliability of internal processes.

For the Ivorian subsidiary, obtaining this certification represents a formal recognition of the system established by its Internal Audit Department. The available information does not specify the validity period of the certification or any recommendations made following the evaluation.