The State Enterprises Audit Corporation undertakes statutory audits of state-owned enterprises and provides consultancy services to public institutions.

Description Of Job

The position of Managing Director has become vacant and the Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

•  Communicating and implementing the organization's vision and mission
•  Day-to-day administration of the Corporation in line with the objects of the Corporation and shall lead the formulation and implementation of the strategic plan that guides the direction of the organization
•  Staffing, leading, and managing the organization towards the achievement of the strategic plan of the organization

Specific job requirements:

•  Ensure that clients' audits are conducted in accordance with International Auditing Standards
•  Ensure timely submission of clients' audited financial statements and reports
•  Review and sign audits reports and represent the Corporation to present same to clients in a professional manner
•  Ensure relevant continual staff training to keep abreast with current developments in auditing techniques and standards
•  Submit quarterly performance report on assignments to the Auditor-General
•  Ensure that proper accounting records are maintained
•  Prepare annual and periodic budgets for the approval of the Board of Directors
•  Submit to the Board periodic performance reports, providing explanations for deviations from plan
•  Set performance targets for staff and undertake annual performance reviews of management staff

Remuneration: Attractive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Qualification Required & Experience

•  The candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience in a practising firm, at least five (5) of which must have been in a managerial position
•  The candidate must have a working knowledge of the use of accounting software, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products with significant experience in the use of audit software
•  He/she must be creative, self-motivated, results oriented and a visionary leader
•  He/she must be capable of executing his/her responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should forward their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, contact telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses, and names and addresses of two referees, as well as a short statement of the applicant's vision for the development of the Corporation for the next five (5) years and beyond to:

The Acting Managing Director
State Enterprises Audit Corporation
4th Floor Republic House
Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box M198
Accra

Closing Date: 14 September, 2012