Job Description

• Reports to: Internal Audit Manager
• Location: Accra (with frequent travel to project sites across the country)  
• Deadline to apply: July 31, 2021
• Desired start date: ASAP
• Job Code: IAA-BER-80721

Position Summary
A reputable construction company with 30 years of experience in the construction sector in Ghana, that is committed to improving the quality of life of the Ghanaian through the provision of appropriate and sustainable infrastructure development solutions is in search of an Internal Audit Assistant to augment its team. The ideal candidate should possess an appreciable level of knowledge in auditing, accounting procedures and a sound judgement.

Scope
The Internal Audit Assistant will mainly support the Internal Audit Manager to undertake audits of units and departments of the company in accordance with approved audit procedures, policies and acceptable audit standards. He/She will ensure the company’s accounting procedures and systems are accurate, and make recommendations on changes in the systems and controls of the business.

Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Assistant will provide support to the Internal Audit Manager in carrying out the following duties:

• Reviewing of Bank Reconciliation
• Performing risk assessments on key business activities 
• Conducting field inspection or verification at the various project sites
• Part-taking in the end-of-year Inventory taking
• Auditing of contract Earnings
• Assisting the Internal Audit Manager to write end-of-year Audit report
• Regularly reviewing the company’s internal controls for their adequacy to safeguard the assets of the company against preventable losses, fraud and defalcations
• Review all areas of significant activity of the company to ensure that they are covered by policies that adequately protect the company, its assets and employees from management’s arbitrariness
• Work with External Auditors and ensure implementation of recommendations 

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of HND or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit or related field
• Professional certification (ACCA or ICAG) level II
• A minimum of five (5) years practical experience in a similar role
• Pays attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to think objectively and analyze problems
• Ability to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite or related applications