Posted on :
23 Jun, 2016
23 Jun, 2016
An investment company based in Accra seeks the services of an
Job Description
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Job Summary
• The incumbent will ensure successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of pre-planning and wrap up activities and communicates identified issues with Internal Audit subcommittee of the Board and Group CEO to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop Audit Programme for each engagement for review by the Group CEO and the Board
• Undertake effective planning for each engagement within the businesses
• Conduct audits (i.e assists in determining the nature, scope and direction of audit engagements as well as gathering effective evidence to support negotiated resolution of non-compliance issues)
• Perform specific audit procedures, including within budgeted timelines:
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience
• At least 6 years of internal audit experience or equivalent line experience in a risk or control function, including experience in leading audit (internal or external) engagements. Exposure to risk-based methodologies within Financial Services
• Good networking, communication, diligence and interpersonal skills
• Relevant professional certifications(i.e. ACCA, CIMA, CA-G) is required
• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes documented completely and accurately
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
• Strong organisation and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently, proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly towards desired outcome
• Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
• Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned responsibility
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested candidates should forward their application via email to:
Closing Date: 29 June, 2016