The Position:

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation’s internal control systems and procedures, recommend corrective actions to improve operations and enhance internal controls and ensure that transaction are undertaken on sound financial basis and in conformity with internal control systems and procedures, regulations, approved manual, budget and policies with the view of protecting the assets of the Organization. The successful candidate will report to the Board of the Association.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Develop the Internal Audit Charter of the organisation in line with the international standards.
•   Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, procedures, programmes, nature and timing of audit activities.
•   Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
•   Ensure the formulation, design and establishment of internal control and compliance systems
•   Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
•   Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
•   Final professional certificate in Internal Audit/Finance/Accounting
•   At least ten (10) years relevant working experience; five of which should be in a senior management role

Technical Competencies

•   Knowledge of relevant auditing and financial regulations (Financial Administion Administration, company code, etc.) as well as accounting and audit standards
•   Good working knowledge of public and Christian health system
•   Ability to assess both manual and electronic operations of the organization and evaluate them critically

Personality Competencies

•   Demonstrate good communication and writing ability.
•   Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
•   Ability to relate effectively to people, listen to contrary views and deal with conflicts productively
•   Must be discreet and demonstrate understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Managerial Competencies:

•   Ability to plan, organize followers and execute plans effectively to achieve desired results
•   Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
•   Ability to make quick but rational decisions and follow ups on activities initiated effectively and promptly.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send applications, requisite educational qualifications and curriculum vitae with three references to the address below by June 12, 2014

The Executive Director
Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG)
P. O. Box AN 7316
Accra North

By post, email or hand delivery to the addresses below respectively:

Christian Health Association of Ghana
P. O. Box AN 7316
Accra

or email:  chaghrd@gmail.com

#21, Jubilee Well Street,
Labone (close to La Girls School)

Closing Date: 05 July, 2014