The University of Mines and Technology hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Internal Auditor to take effect from 1st August, 2023.

The Position

• The Internal Auditor shall, under the Vice Chancellor be responsible for the internal audit of the accounts and financial transactions of the University. Subject to the relevant statutes, the Internal Auditor reports administratively to the Vice Chancellor and functionally to the Audit Committee of the University.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
• Must be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills;
• Must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
• Must be a Member of a recognized professional Accountancy/Auditing body (ICA/ACCA/CIMA, CA, CPA, Etc.); possession of a Master’s Degree, preferably MBA/MSc/MS in Accounting/Finance would be an advantage;
• Must be a Deputy Finance Officer/Deputy Director of Finance/Deputy Internal Auditor in a University or analogous institution.

Or

• A minimum of 10 years Post-qualification experience in a reputable and recognized practicing firm, industry, commerce and /or public service.

Contract Term

The Appointment, which is Full-time, shall be four (4) years in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for another term of four (4) years or part thereof but not beyond the compulsory statutory retirement age of sixty (60).

Remuneration

Conditions of service are as applicable in Government of Ghana subvented Universities.

Location: Tarkwa

How To Apply For The Job

Prospective candidates are requested to submit ten (10) copies of application, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and statement of the candidate’s vision as Internal Auditor of the University and his/her role in the management and development of the University in not more than five hundred (500) words to the following address:

The Chairman
Search Committee for Internal Auditor
C/o The Registrar
University of Mines and Technology
Post Office Box 237
Tarkwa
Ghana

Or

The Chairman
Search Committee for Internal Auditor
C/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana Universities House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

Interested candidates who qualify for the positions may download the Employment form below:

Download Internal Auditor Application Form

Candidate should request three (3) referees to submit confidential reports on them directly to the same address not later than 1st May, 2023.

Closing Date: 01 May, 2023