ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of an Internal Auditor.

Role Overview:

•   The Internal Auditor shall support ActionAid Ghana to establish and maintain effective and efficient internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets and to ensure optimum use of resources to achieve organizational goals.
•   The post holder will also work in close consultation with ActionAid International Audit Team to ensure effective compliance with the Federation requirements and accountabilities. This is a senior managerial position and the post holder shall report to the Board Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal

•   Applies sound knowledge and understanding of internal auditing techniques to the organization’s system of internal controls involving all functions of its operations.
•   Ensures that financial policies are practiced in a manner consistent with the organizations values, mission and objectives.
•   Ensures that established procedures are properly followed while allowing for creativity and innovation consistent with ActionAid values.
•   Ensures that assets are adequately safeguarded.
•   Ensures that financial transactions are consistent with established policies, values and practices.
•   Co-ordinates the design and implementation of organizational risk management strategy/plans.
•   Develops audit plans and programmes in accordance with requirements of internal audit.
•   Provides support to capacity building of staff and partners in areas of financial and accountability systems and procedures.
•   Advises Management on efficiency and effectiveness in the use of resources in operations throughout the Ghana country Programme.

External:

•   Provides timely information and audit reports to the International Internal Audit.
•   Provides support to other ActionAid International country programmes and International Internal Audit.
•   Facilitates ActionAid Ghana International Internal Audit reviews.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The Candidate must hold at least a Master’s Degree in Accounting and a membership of one of these bodies: ACCA, CIMA, ICA, CPA with at least 5 years of relevant experience in financial management

Technical:

•   Advanced knowledge of the use of accounting software (knowledge of SUN Accounting and Vision Executive will be an added advantage).
•   Strong knowledge of internal controls and budget/cash flow monitoring
•   Good knowledge of regional and international accounting standards.
•   Experience in financial management of development projects especially for projects funded by development partners DFID, EC and UN

Personality:

•   Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
•   Gender sensitivity
•   Child sensitivity.
•   Integrity
•   Teamwork
•   Tolerance
•   Interpersonal skills
•   Negotiation skills
•   Good communication skills

Managerial:

•   Ability to establish specific targets or goals.
•   Ability to establish plans for achieving targets
•   Ability to assign tasks to make use of individuals’ knowledge and skills.
•   Ability to delegate responsibility to team members and provide coaching and support when needed.
•   Ability to speak clearly, logically and persuasively.
•   Ability to coach and mentor others and be enthusiastic about seeing others grow.
•   Leadership:  Mobilizes, inspires and motivates subordinates, peers and others to achieve results.

Job Circumstances:

This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:-

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:

The Head of HROD/ Administration
P. O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North.

Tel: + 233244-316392 / +23328-9109560

Closing Date: 02 December, 2016

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment.

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer.  Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”