Accra Technical University Job Vacancy For Director of Internal Audit

Job Description

• The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for the internal audit of the accounts and financial transactions of the University.
• The Director of Internal Audit shall report to the Governing Council through the Audit Committee.
• The Director Internal Audit shall be responsible for the establishment and operation of an efficient and effective financial control system.
• The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for vetting all proposed expenditures to ensure compliance with laid-down internal control systems and other statutory requirements.
•  The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for conducting periodic examination of the accounts of the University including all units with limited financial and operational autonomy.
•  The Director of Internal Audit shall monitor and ensure that all expenditure incurred has been authorized and are within budgetary provisions.
•  The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for conducting periodic management audit and submit reports to the Vice-Chancellor and the Governing Council of the University.
• The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for liaising with External Auditors and ensure that appropriate action is taken on reported audit findings.
• The Director of Internal Audit shall submit periodic audit reports on the activities of all Units of the University to the Council through the Vice-Chancellor.
• The Director of Internal Audit shall generally be responsible for ensuring that the University complies with the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 565) and all other relevant statutory regulations.
• The Director of Internal Audit shall be required to perform any other functions that the Vice-Chancellor and the Governing Council assign from time to time.

• The Director of Internal Audit shall hold office for an initial term of four (4) years. The appointment may be renewed, upon application for a further term of up to four (4) years only if that is not beyond the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University consistent with the Technical Universities Act 2016 (Act 922) and Statutes of Accra Technical University.
• The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must be a servant leader and be capable to plan, organize, implement, and administratively manage all activities related to the Internal Audit Directorate.
• The Person must be able to provide sound advice to the Vice-Chancellor and the Governing Council on compliance with laid-down internal control systems and other statutory requirements.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the University’s financial policies, procedures, controls and processes and best auditing and finance practices.
• Must have worked or have experience with a University’s accounting, finance and auditing software and records management in a manner that is consistent with the University’s mission and objectives.
• Must be able to exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards in the oversight of the University’s accounting records and financial transactions.
• Must possess excellent relational, communications and administrative skills in the supervision of staff in the Internal Audit Directorate.
• Must be able to align the objectives of the Internal Audit Directorate with the Mission and Vision of the University and develop implementation strategy to achieve the same.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a commitment to outstanding University’s internal or external audit management.
• Must have extensive experience in compliance with finance, accounting and audit regulations preferable in a University environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with staff and external agencies.
• Must be able to work with and influence others to achieve operational requirements in the Directorate.
• Must be Able to provide clear, practical and accurate advice to staff at all levels in the Internal audit Directorate on financial and auditing procedures and requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant and hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Must have at least twelve (12) years post-professional accountancy/Auditing working experience in a tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service or corporate organization.
• Must have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least six (6) years.