World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Description Of Job

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated persons for the following position.

Reports to: Chief Audit Executive
Job References: IAO/WVG

Purpose of the position:
To support the Chief Audit Executive in review and audit of projects and programs to ensure the promotion of good stewardship of resources consistent with the purposes for which the funds were given, and ensure such audits are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision's Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Conduct audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of organizational operations using professional audit standards and practices
•  Examine various departmental records and interview staff to ensure accurate recording of transactions and compliance with the World Vision International policies and procedures
•  Inspect accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value in the recording and management of organization resources
•  Review records pertaining to fixed and movable assets to determine degree to which they are effectively, efficiently and economically utilized
•  Analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in internal controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, and non-compliance with country laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures
•  Conducts compliance reviews of organization records to ensure compliance with Government Statutory requirements in areas including but not limited to taxation laws, employment law and any other applicable local requirements
•  Conducts special reviews/investigations as directed
•  Prepare reports of audit results and recommendations to management using good written skills
•  Obtain the requisite Continuous Professional Education (CPE) of 80 credits each 2 years
•  Assist CAE on international audit assignments and other assignment as required by WVPO Audit & Evaluation Department

Qualification Required & Experience

University degree in any of the business subject (Accounting and Management preferred)

Technical Training Qualifications Required:

Must have good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Sun Systems & Vision

Professional Accounting Qualifications:

CPA, ACCA, CA or other internationally recognized accounting qualification will be an added advantage

Experience:

3 years working experience in any Finance and/or Audit roles

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job reference as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 12th July, 2012

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply