The CSIR is a semi-autonomous Corporation with the mandate to pursue the implementation of Government policies on scientific research and development; encourage coordination of scientific research for the management, utilization and conservation of the natural resources of Ghana; and to advise Government on scientific and technological advances likely to be of importance to national development. Established in its present form in October 1968 as Ghana's premier S & T Research and Development organization, the CSIR now operates under the mandate of CSIR Act 521 of 1996, which among other things, empowers it to commercialize its research activities. From its Head Office in Accra, the CSIR oversees and co-ordinates the activities of 13 research institutes spread across the country.

Mandate of Institute of Industrial Research (IIR)

The mandate of IIR is to undertake research into process and product design and development, and to promote adaptive technology, scientific instrumentation and calibration, as well as repair of precision equipment. The Institute aims to drive national development and global competitiveness in industry through scientific and technological research.

Description Of Job

Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ghanaians for the above mentioned position within the Council.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Prepares audit assignment plan
•  Leads Audit Teams to perform audit assignments in accordance with the approved programmes and in a professional manner
•  Prepares internal audit reports after audit assignments
•  Provides inputs and proposals for the update of standards, procedures and guidelines for Internal Audit Directorate of the CSIR
•  Monitors implementation of recommendations raised after review of internal audit reports
•  Assists in the design and implementation of appropriate training programmers for staff in the Internal Audit Directorate of the CSIR
•  Reviews working papers and build up audit files prepared by Chief Auditing Assistants and Principal Auditing Assistants
•  Performs any other duty as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must have a Master's Degree in Accounting/Auditing and/or ICA/ACCA/CPA Final or equivalent
•  Must have a minimum of 3 or 4 years post qualification experience in auditing

Competencies:

•  Must have strong analytical and communication skills
•  Must be computer literate; Use of Microsoft Office Applications
•  Must have leadership skills
•  Must be a team player
•  Must not be more than 40 years

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are requested to send their Application Letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees to the following address:

The Director Of Administration
CSIR Head Office
P.O. Box M 32
Accra

Closing Date: 14 September, 2012