Job Summary
Category:
Accounting / Auditing
Categories
Job Vacancy For Audit Officer
A reputable financial institution is inviting applications from suitable qualified persons for employment to fill the under-listed positions: Audit Officer
Objective
• To assist the Head of internal audit to conduct audits on all internal functions of the company in order to provide independent objective assurance to the Board and management, add value and improve operational efficiency.
Duties
• Gather, prepare and analyse data during the pre-audit phase
• Conduct audit sampling under the guidance of audit team leader
• Perform audit field work under the supervision of audit team leader
• Produce a precise and clear documentation of observations and findings in preparation of audit work papers
• Assist the internal auditor in the preparation of audit work papers
• Conduct follow up on the implementation status of audit agreed actions
• Assist the internal auditor to carry out pre-audit of payment vouchers before expenses are paid
• Assist Head of Audit to prepare documents and the pack for audit committee meetings
• Assist the internal auditor to carry out reconciliation of commissions schedules received against commissions cheque that have been banked for the week.
• Work to achieve budgeted timescale and deadlines set
Qualification Required & Experience
• University Degree in Business Administration (Accounting option preferred) or its equivalent
• Fair knowledge in audit standards, internal controls and risk management processes
• A minimum of 2 years experience in audit, controlling, accounting or other similar role
Other Competencies
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think out the box and adapt quickly
• Emotionally - ability to control anger, frustration and tension
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
All interested and qualified applicants should send their covering letters and CV with position boldly marked on it to:
hunt4job_2015@outlook.com
Closing Date: 16 October, 2018