Deputy Internal Auditor

About the role

Koforidua Technical University is recruiting a Deputy Internal Auditor to coordinate and supervise all auditing functions, management and administrative processes within the Audit Directorate. The post is based in Koforidua.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Audit in managing and administering the office in line with the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) and other national laws and regulations on finance and audit.
• Control and maintain financial transactions and accounting records in line with general accounting standards and government regulations.
• Review monthly and annual financial reports for compliance and accuracy, ensure proper fiscal reporting and prepare the operating budget.
• Oversee multi-year fiscal planning and coordinate the annual audit, and assist in analysing budgets for the Director of Audit's review.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review all personnel of the Audit Directorate.
• Develop, implement and maintain auditing and administrative policies and procedures of the University.

Required profile

• Minimum research Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Chartered Accountant with membership of a recognised body such as ACCA, ICA or CPA.
• Six years as a Senior Internal Auditor in a university, or six years of managerial experience in industry or public practice.
• Ability to provide papers, publications or write-ups on work done (position papers, reports, memoranda) for two external assessors' evaluation.
• Analytical, critical, result-oriented and able to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and familiarity with accounting and auditing software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CISA membership is an added advantage.

To apply, candidates complete the application form available from the university's website and submit it to the Registrar, Koforidua Technical University, P.O. Box KF 981, Koforidua, Ghana. Applicants outside Ghana send one copy by email. Referees must submit confidential reference letters indicating the position applied for. Shortlisted candidates are contacted; the closing date was 30 October 2020.