The Ghana AIDS Commission has vacancy for PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR and invites applications from persons with the requisite qualifications to apply for consideration.

Job Title: Principal Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

• To provide leadership and technical direction on effective controls, risk management and governance processes towards the achievement of the mandate of the Commission

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Public Financial Management Act and other relevant legislature and standards
• Ensure the development and implementation of internal audit work plan
• Liaise with external auditors to conduct external audit exercise
• Ensure pre-audit of all financial transactions above specified threshold
• Lead in the execution of internal audit assignments in accordance with approved plans of the Commission
• Safeguard fixed assets of the Commission
• Lead the development of internal audit reports on the activities of the Commission and make appropriate recommendations to the governing board
• Ensure the development of and adherence to guidelines and procedures on the activities and programmes of the Commission
• Liaise with the Director General to ensure the implementation of Audit Committee recommendations. Ensure the efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the unit.
• Coordinate the preparation of the budget of the unit
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual and other periodic reports
• Support the implementation of performance management policy in the unit.

Qualification Required & Experience

Direct Entry

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field from an accredited tertiary institution
• Member of a recognised professional accounting or auditing body such as CIA, ICAG, ACCA, CPA, CIMA
• Minimum of six (6) years post professional qualification work experience in a reputable institution
• Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Ghana AIDS Commission in collaboration with the Public Services Commission and Internal Audit Agency

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below:

The Director - General
Ghana AIDS Commission
4th Floor, Ghana Olympic Committee Building
Adjacent Ridge Hospital

or

vacancy@ghanaids.gov.gh

TEL: 0302-919263 / 0302-919259

Closing Date: 31 March, 2020