Africa World Airlines Job Vacancy For Internal Auditor

Job Description

Function: Administrative
Department: Finance
Location Accra : Ghana
Job type: Permanent

Organization Overview/ Reporting Line
Direct Supervisor: Audit Committee of the Board
Indirect (Functional Supervisor): Chief Finance Officer

Job purpose

The main purpose of this role is to help AWA accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management,control, and governance processes. Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting function designed to add value and improve an organization's operations.

Key Tasks

• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards to enhance the quality of the role.

Job Dimensions

• Staff Supervised: Yes
• Direct Reports: Internal Audit Officer
• Indirect Reports: All departmental Heads
• Communication & Working Relationships: All Staf

Required Skills or Experience

• Proven working experience (at least 10 years) as an Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor in a reputable company or audit firm.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office,accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.
• Experience in an airline company is an advantage
• BSc degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A Chartered Accountant from any of the professional institutions (CIMA/ICA/ACCA/CPA) is a plus

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills / Abilities)

• Review AWA’s business processes objectively
• Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place.
• Protect against fraud and theft of the AWA's assets and revenue.
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes.
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes