Internal Auditor - BIA Lamplighter College of Education

BIA Lamplighter College of Education is looking for suitably qualified goal-oriented, analytical, innovative, visionary and results-driven persons with exceptional qualities for appointment to the following position: Internal Auditor

Job Summary

• The internal Auditor will provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the college’s operations
• She/he will help the college accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control and governance processes

Responsibilities and Duties

The Internal Auditor will:

• Determine the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial and operational controls in the college

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• Evaluate the procedures of the college to determine whether results are consistent with stated objective and goals
• Monitoring compliance with established policies, plan and procedures
• Appraising the quality of performance of those carrying out assigned responsibilities
• Assessing the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses
• Ensuring that reliable records form the basis for the preparation for appropriate financial and other data provided for decision-making
• Drawing the Principal’s attention to deficiencies in the system, instances of duplicated functions, waste or other inefficiencies with recommendations for remedies where necessary.
• Carrying out special reviews of accounting and internal control systems with the view to minimizing weaknesses

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must hold a good first degree or comparable qualification plus a relevant professional qualification of a Masters degree in the relevant area
• Must be a member of a recognised accountancy professional association as well as a member of the institute of Internal Auditors
• She/He must have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years

Location: Accra