Head of Internal Audit - Telecel Ghana


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Summary:

This role is pivotal in strengthening the Company’s governance, risk, and control framework by delivering independent, risk-based assurance to the Board and senior management.

The incumbent will lead a high-performing audit team, ensuring rigorous adherence to audit methodologies and quality standards. By identifying control deficiencies, driving actionable recommendations, and fostering a proactive control culture, the position contributes significantly to operational resilience and compliance.

The role also ensures alignment with corporate governance mandates, supports external audit coordination, and provides strategic insights that drive continuous improvement across the organization.


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Responsibilities:

  • Lead risk-based audit initiatives and ensure timely delivery of high-quality audit outputs.
  • Identify, assess, and report on significant control weaknesses, ensuring appropriate escalation and follow-up.
  • Review draft audit reports for accuracy, completeness, quality, and formatting; provide constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
  • Assign and communicate process grading based on risk and control effectiveness.
  • Deliver actionable insights to business stakeholders to enhance control environments and operational efficiency.
  • Adapt audit plans and resource allocation to support urgent management requests while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
  • Secure management commitment to audit findings and recommended actions.
  • Ensure the Company meets its corporate governance obligations through timely delivery of audit programs and compliance with internal and external requirements.
  • Support external auditors during interim and year-end audit processes.
  • Prepare or assist in preparing Audit Committee papers, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with Telecel IA Methodology.
  • Provide assurance to the Audit Committee on the effectiveness of the Internal Audit function and adherence to established standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Local Audit Committee Terms of Reference.
  • Participate in Audit Committee meetings, either in person or via virtual platforms, as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements:

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA (SA), CIA, CISA, or a bachelor’s degree in IT are highly advantageous.
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in an audit or assurance function (essential).
  • Minimum of 4 years of management experience in a comparable internal or external audit role (essential).
  • 8+ years of progressive professional experience in internal audit, external audit, financial, or IT audit environments.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex audit projects, and deliver results under pressure.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

Location: Accra


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