The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 of December 2011) as a public university in Ghana. The main campus, including the central administration, is in Ho. A second campus is to be located in Hohoe. The University will run Bachelor of Science degree courses in health and allied sciences relevant to the health needs of the people of Ghana from September, 2012.

Description Of Job

Applications are invited for the position of Director of Internal Audit.

Duties:
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of Internal Audit will do the following:

•  Oversee the activities of the Internal Unit and undertake internal audits of the University as required by the Internal Audit Agency Act 658;
•  Prepare and submit periodic audit reports;
•  Pre-audit payment vouchers;
•  Assist and collaborates with external auditors in the conduct of external audits;
•  Follow-up on significant findings from external audits, review internal administrative, financial, accounting, procurement and disbursement controls designed to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures;
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor

Emolument:

•  Attractive and commensurate with qualification and experience. The appointment is for a Fixed Term of five (5) years in the first instance and renewable for another term of five years.
•  Renewal is based on clear demonstrable performance and high-end results achieved during the first term

Qualification Required & Experience

A good first University degree and/or professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA) with relevant experience and knowledge of Accounting packages. Candidate should have worked as a professional auditor for a minimum of ten (10) years

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be addressed to the:

The Registrar
University of Health and Allied Sciences
P.M.B 31
Ho, Volta Region
Ghana

Closing Date: 31 October, 2012