World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Description Of Job

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated persons for the following position.

Reports to: Regional Audit Manager, West Africa (Functional) National Director (Administrative)
Job References: CAE/WVG

Purpose of the position:
To implement the WV independent management appraisal system for the office which provides management with the reasonable assurance that the financial and operational transactions are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision's Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Develop audit plans for WVG office based on risk assessments. Communicate the audit dates, as appropriate, to management
•  Ensure that the annual audit plan is fully executed and Issue reports, within allotted timeframe, of audit results from all internal audits and special investigations carried out
•  Ensure that audit programs and work practices are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision's Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures
•  Advise management on the formulation of risk management strategies and policies and all operations areas of the organization with a view of ensuring all management policies adequately mitigate the risks identified - this role will not include the development of the actual policies and systems
•  Provide line management and leadership to team members by supervising internal auditors as they carry out performance and procedural audit of all office functions and projects and, when necessary, participate in such audits
•  Review WV Ghana office financial systems and report on compliance with the WVI Financial Policies and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices
•  Develop a system to ensure the quality of work done by the internal auditors is regularly reviewed and appraised and corrective action taken when necessary
•  Plan for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for all Internal Auditors, either as individuals or as a team by facilitating their attendance at professional seminars and trainings by maintaining 80 units every two years (with 24 in US government accounting/auditing)
•  Regularly provide summaries of audit results and trends to management, Regional Audit Manager, Audit Committee, Global Centre (GC), and Support offices and in subsequent audits, determine that audit recommendations have been tracked and implemented by management
•  Lead special duties or Assist on international audit assignments as required by WVGC Audit & Evaluation Department

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A Chartered Accountant. Masters degree will be an added advantage
•  Minimum of 5 years in related field desired

Technical Training Qualifications Required:

•  Must have good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Sun Systems & Vision

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job reference as the subject to:-

Job Expired

Closing Date: 12th July, 2012

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply