The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) inducted 39 newly trained senior audit officers into its workforce on April 1, aiming to strengthen governance, risk control, and financial oversight across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).
The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 23rd cohort of senior supervisory agents (AES) at the Bank’s training centre, presided over by Governor Yvon Sana Bangui.
The recruits completed six months of training and probation and are part of a broader intake of 67 professionals, including 28 graduates from the Regional Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (ISSEA). According to BEAC, the programme combined theoretical instruction with operational immersion to equip participants with technical and analytical skills for audit functions.
Of the 39 auditors, 20 will be deployed to the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) to reinforce banking supervision, while 19 will join BEAC’s General Directorate of Internal Audit. The allocation is intended to improve audit coverage and strengthen risk monitoring across institutions under BEAC’s supervision.
The recruitment comes as financial systems in the region grow more complex, prompting efforts to reinforce internal controls and safeguard financial stability.
In his address, Governor Bangui described audit as a key pillar of governance and risk control, urging the new officers to uphold ethical standards and professional integrity. He called on them to identify irregularities and propose corrective measures.
BEAC is the monetary authority of the CEMAC zone, responsible for issuing the Central African CFA franc, managing foreign exchange reserves and maintaining price stability.
Mercy Fosoh
