Director of Operations - Internal Audit Agency

Internal Audit Agency invites applications from eligible individuals for the following position: Director of Operations

Job Purpose

To assist the Deputy Director-General in ensuring conformity with standards in Internal Auditing within the covered entities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of activities in the Operations Department of the organisation
• Supervises the review of quarterly internal audit reports from public institutions and provides feedback
• Provides direction for investigations and special audits assigned by management
• Provides technical guidance and support for internal audit staff in public institutions
• Ensures that risk management is embedded in the activities of the division
• Submits draft monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the department’s activities
• Monitors the performance of subordinates
• Coaches, mentors and provides on-the-job training for subordinates

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
• A post-graduate qualification in auditing or accounting or a related field of specialization and or
• A certified member of a professional recognised body e.g ICA, ACCA, CIA
• A minimum of 10 years of post (professional or post-graduate) qualification relevant working experience in professional auditing or accounting in a reputable public or private organisation, 5 years of which must be at the senior management level in the public or private sector
• Be computer literate and able to apply computer-aided techniques to undertake auditing

Location: Accra