Institute of Chartered Accountants – Ghana Jobs 2022

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana is the professional accountancy body established by an Act of Parliament to regulate accountancy practice in Ghana.

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Managers – Quality Assurance Monitoring

THE ROLE

In compliance with Statement of Membership Obligations 1 (SMO-1), the Institute established the Quality Assurance Monitoring Directorate to conduct Quality Assurance reviews of licensed firms to ensure that the work of auditors is conducted in compliance with ISGM 1 & 2 (Formerly ISQC 1), auditing and accounting standards.

The Institute has vacancies for the position of Assistant Managers in the Quality Assurance Monitoring Directorate and invites applications from qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Quality Assurance Manager reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and/or the Director of the Quality Assurance Monitoring (QAM) Directorate and shall perform all relevant functions as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager/Director including the following:

• Assisting in organizing sensitization and orientation programs to educate practitioners on the review process
• Conducting quality assurance reviews
• Communicating findings of quality assurance reviews to audit partners and collecting feedback, after review by the Quality Assurance Manager and/or the Director,
• Preparing quality assurance monitoring reports
• Conducting follow-ups to ensure recommendations have been properly Implemented.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicants should have a minimum of a first degree in Accounting or Finance
• A Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
• A qualified accountant who has worked in a practicing firm with not less than four (4) years post-qualification experience in statutory audits
• A master’s degree would be an added advantage
• Experience in leading audit teams as a manager
• Excellent administrative skills and ability to manage an office without supervision
• Excellent understanding of auditing procedures, ISAS, ISRES etc
• Excellent understanding of IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and IPSAS;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Excellent Computer Skills (especially Microsoft Office Suite);
• Knowledge in ISQC/ISQM would be an added advantage.

Remuneration: The position attracts a competitive remuneration package.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters and resumes to:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 21 September, 2022

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.