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A reputable Financial Institution with branches across the country requires the services of an INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER. The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of accounting/audit procedures and sound judgment.

Responsibilities:

  • Check the branch’s adherence to all policies and procedures
  • Check branch compliance with accounting and internal control protocol by:
    • Confirming authorization for cash disbursement and office expenses;
    • Scrutinizing account classifications;
    • Scrutinizing cash handling procedures;
    • Confirming a separation of duties such as prohibiting opportunities for fraud;
    • Confirming the safekeeping of cash and files;
    • Verifying balances in client deposit accounts, internal accounts and external accounts; and
    • Assessing the adequacy of staff output to the branch’s current level of business.
  • Ascertain the existence and true value of accounts by:
    • Counting and reconciling cash on hand with the Daily Cash Journal;
    • Confirming balances of inventories, loans, repayments, etc.;
    • Scrutinizing the rate of aging on loans; and
    • Confirming account balances with creditors and debtors.
  • Check allocated budgets against actual expenditures to report any discrepancies;
  • Check the inventory list and depreciation schedule. In addition, confirms that the branch’s assets agree with its official inventory list, and that its fixed assets are accurately and consistently depreciated;
  • Discuss the audit process with branch management and staff prior to conducting it, and afterward to clarify initial findings and recommendations;
  • Prepare audit reports; and
  • Review the branch’s compliance with audit recommendations.


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Required Skills or Experience

  • A minimum university degree/ professional qualification in accounting is required.
  • Qualified or partly qualified member of a recognised professional accounting body (ACCA UK / ICA GH)
  • Certified information systems auditor (CISA) / IT Knowledge is an added advantage
  • Minimum of one (1) year work experience excluding National Service period.
  • Should reside in ACCRA

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Must have auditing experience, preferably in a similar environment
  • Ability to conduct thorough investigation
  • Pays attention to details
  • Must be trustworthy and a person of integrity
  • Must be results-oriented
  • Analytical skills
  • Must be proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel.

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