College Internal Auditor - Wesley College of Education

The Wesley College of Education Governing Council invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the following vacancy as College Internal Auditor

Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor will provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the college’s operations
• He/She 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

• Determining the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial and operational controls
• Evaluate the procedures of the college to determine whether results are consistent with stated objectives 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 the reliable records form the basis for the preparation of 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 minimsing weakness

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must hold a good first degree or comparable qualification plus a relevant professional or a Master’s degree in the relevant area.
• He or She must be a member of a recognized accountancy professional association as well as member of the institution of internal auditors.
• He/She must have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a college comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years

Applicant must also:

• Possess strong IT skills and familiar with financial systems
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Be able to complete at least one term of 4 years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60

Location: Kumasi