Adehyeman Savings and Loans Limited (ASL) Ghana Vacancy

Adehyeman Savings and Loans Limited (ASL) is a non-bank financial institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana to provide financial services to various parts of Accra.

Job Description

Help the company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
Advice the Board of Directors and management on the adequacy of the systems, risk management and IT controls.
Develops and submits for approval to the Board Audit Committee an annual internal audit plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the Internal Audit Department during the year;
Ensures compliance to established risk management framework, inclusive of policies, procedures, and controls, and consequently, ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
Provides an independent appraisal function of all aspects of operations;
Evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of the institution’s operations;
Requires the management of the institution to implement and maintain appropriate internal control procedures and management information systems;
Reviews operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect the
Well-being of the institution;
Proposes improvements or enhancements and addition to internal control and audit policies and procedures to the Board Audit Committee;
Maintains adequate records of reports submitted and monitors whether actions to rectify the reported findings acknowledged by the Audit Committee are undertaken promptly;
Discusses the results of the audit with the respective unit/ branch/ department managers and advises on appropriate actions to improve conditions, if necessary;
Prepares and assists in the execution of the external audit as well as in examinations to be conducted by government regulatory agencies;
Ensures implementation of issues raised by the external auditor’s management letters;
Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the compliance system of ASL to existing regulations which includes the compliance program

Required Skills or Experience

Educational requirements

University degree in accountancy or business administration with prolonged auditing experience preferably in a similar environment.
Professional qualification in accounting and a member of an Audit professional body will be an added advantage.
Applicant should have worked in a managerial position.
Special / Personal Abilities
Determined personality with initiative and perseverance
Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude
Excellent knowledge of operational issues and proven ability to work with accuracy and to perform correct and reliable analyses;
Good comprehension of microfinance in general and the internal control concepts relevant in this field;
Should have the skills and expertise to provide appropriate guidance and direction to ASL on the development, implementation and maintenance of the compliance program;
Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, coach and good oral and written communication skills
Proficient in MicroSoft office applications

How To Apply

Please note that only those who meet the requirements of this position should apply and only short listed candidates would be contacted. Application letters with CV should be sent to:

The Human Resource Department
Adehyeman Savings and Loans Limited
P.O. Box GP 13249
Accra

Or

e-mail CV to: [email protected]

Makola Branch Dome Branch
EPP/Girl Guides House, Makola Dome-Kwabenya Road
Next to ECG office Opposite Dome Market

Avenor Branch Muus Agency
Circle-Avenor Road Ofankor
Near the footbridge Muss, wood market

Offer valid till: 21 Jan, 2011