Internal Auditor, Accra

A reputable and successful financial institution is seeking to fill the position of INTERNAL AUDITOR. The role provides an independent assurance to the Board that the organisation’s, risk management, governance and internal control mechanisms are functioning effectively.

Education

• 1st Degree in Accounting
• ICAG/ACCA /CIMA Member

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide an annual assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's processes for controlling its activities, managing its risks and ensuring good governance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines issued by Bank of Ghana and other corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure the Unit work to ensure strict compliance with the requirements of the internal audit charter/audit time-table and programmes.
• Ensure high quality of audit and investigation work acceptable to the relevant stakeholders
• Ensure up to date review of Financial Reports and reconciliation for early detection of irregularities before external examinations.

• Undertake periodic unannounced visits to the various offices to review operations to check for compliance with policies and procedures
• Review audit, inspection and investigation report findings, recommendations and monitor the rectification of the identified anomalies and implementation of recommendations.
• Experience in implementing and enforcing AML/CFT/KYC regimes
• Ensure major issues uncovered in the cause of auditing are well documented, highlighted and reported upon.
• Maintain effective liaison with external auditors/regulatory inspectors.
• Review and recommend additions, amendments to existing policies and guidelines on internal controls to reflect changes in the business environment.
• Submit quarterly reports to the Board of Directors through the Board Sub Committee on Finance and Audit exceptions raised during audits.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Knowledge of the financial sector and modern internal auditing practices will be an advantage.

Required Functional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work to meet deadlines.
• A person with a high level of integrity
• Strong analytical ability and negotiating skills.
• The ability to establish relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Age: 35 years