Internal Auditor - Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education

The Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) College of Education, Amedzofe is a renowned public teacher educational institution in the Volta Region of Ghana and affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon, under the new teacher education reform.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the Internal Auditor position at the College.

The Position/Joh Description

The Internal Auditor is the head of the College's internal audit unit and provides independent, objective and consulting services designed to add value and improve the College's operations. He/she also provides a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control and governance processes of the College.

The Internal Auditor shall:

• Ensure the establishment and operation of an efficient and effective internal financial control system;
• Vet all proposed expenditures to ensure compliance with laid-down internal control systems and other statutory requirements;
• Assess the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguard losses;
• Monitor and ensure that expenditures incurred have been authorised and are within budgetary provisions;
• Liaise with the external auditors to ensure that appropriate actions are taken on reported audit findings;

• Draw the attention of the Principal and the Finance Officer to deficiencies in the system with recommendation for remedies; and
• Discharge any other assignments that the Principal shall deem necessary.

The Person/Qualification

Candidates for the position must:

• Hold a good first degree and a master's degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Have a professional qualification in the relevant fields and be a member of a relevant professional body as well as a member of the institute of Internal Auditors;
• Have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least four (4) years;
• Have strong intellect, be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary;
• Have proven emotional stability and integrity;
• Possess strong I.T. skills and familiar with financial management framework;
• Exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills;
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines_;and
• Be able to complete at least one term of four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement of sixty (60) years.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 

Remuneration:

Salary and conditions attached to the above positions are attractive and in accordance with the approved Harmonised Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education.