Job Description

We are a non-bank financial institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana to provide financial services. As part of our expansion program and business strategy, we require the services of a smart, confident and performance oriented professional to be employed as Internal Audit Manager

Role Summary

To help the company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. He will coordinate, monitor and facilitate compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations. In addition, will advise the board of directors and management of the systems, risk management and it controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and submit to Board Audit Committee an annual internal Audit plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by Internal Audit department during the year;
• Ensures compliance to established risk management framework, inclusive of policies, procedures and controls and consequently, ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the institution’s operations;
• Provides investigative services to line management;
• Requires the management of the institution to implement and maintain appropriate internal control procedures and management information systems;
• Reviews operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect the well-being of the institution;
• Performs an Audit of the financial statement of the institution to detect irregularities and illegal acts in the conduct of the company business;
• Submit a written audit report to the Board Audit Committee, preferably before every scheduled Board Meeting;
• Prepares and assist in the execution of the external audit as well as in examinations to be conducted by government regulatory agencies;
•  Ensures implementation of issues raised by the external auditor’s management letters;
• Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the compliance system of the institution to existing regulations which includes the compliance program;

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of first degree in accounting related field.(B.Com / BSc (Administration)preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years audit experience in a similar position or auditing environment;
• Fully qualified ACCA or CA;
• Computer expertise especially in IDEA auditing tool, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Competence

• Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude;
• Good comprehension of micro finance in general and the internal control concept relevant in this field;
• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor and coach;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.