Background:
The Youth Employment Agency, as part of its restructuring exercise and repositioning to be a World Class Public Services Organisation, following the passage of the Youth Employment Agency Act 887 (2015). is looking for qualified, competent and highly motivated individuals for the following vacancy within its establishment.

Job Title: Director, Internal Audit
Reports To: Executive Director Deputy Executive Director (General Services)
Supervises: Deputy Director Internal Audit

Job  Purpose:

•   To advise the Head of Management on the effectiveness of Risk Management controls and governance systems and processes in the Agency

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Provides inputs for the formulation of policies of the Agency.
•   Oversee the development of procedures, processes, systems, standards and guidelines for the effective implementation of programmes and activities of the Agency,
•   Ensure the implementation of internal controls and risk management systems of the Agency.
•   Ensure the development and update of standards, procedures, and guidelines for internal auditing in the Agency.
•   Ensure the preparation of internal audit reports of the Agency.
•   Monitor the implementation of recommendations raised in internal audit reports on the Agency.
•   Oversee the preparation of relevant plans of the Unit.
•   Ensure the preparation of the budgets of the Unit.
•   Ensure the preparation of 'annual and other periodic reports of the Unit.
•   Ensure  the implementation of performance management system in the Unit.

Qualification Required & Experience

Direct Entry

•   A minimum of a Master's Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or any related field from an accredited tertiary institution.
•   A member of a relevant Auditing or Accounting professional body.
•   A minimum of ten (10) years post qualification relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in senior management position in a reputable organisation.
•   Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Youth Employment Agency in collaboration with Public Services Commission and Internal Audit Agency.
•   Must have valid driving licence.

Competencies:

•   Good leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•   Conflict management skills.
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate.
•   Knowledge of Labour, Health, Safety and Environmental Laws and regulations
•   Extensive knowledge and experience in systems auditing.
•   Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
•   Planning, quantitative and analytical skills.
•   Report writing and Presentation skills.
•   Good knowledge of relevant financial laws and regulations.
•   High integrity, confidentiality, firm and fair.
•   Good driving skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application, including Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Certificates, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to

The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Employment Agency,
P.O. Box Ct. 9120
Cantonments-Accra

Closing Date: 09 September, 2016

Only shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted