A reputable Financial Institution with branches across the country requires the services of INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER. The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of accounting/audit procedures and sound judgment.

Responsibilities:

•   Check the branch’s adherence to all policies and procedures
•   Check branch compliance with accounting and internal control protocol by:
•   Confirming authorization for cash disbursement and office expenses;
•   Scrutinizing accounts classification;
•   Scrutinizing cash handling procedures;
•   Confirming a separation of duties such as prohibiting opportunities for fraud;
•   Confirming the safekeeping of cash and files;
•   Verifying balances in client deposit accounts, internal accounts and external accounts; and
•   Assessing the adequacy of staff output to the branch’s current level of business.
•   Ascertain the existence and true value of accounts by:
•   Counting and reconciling cash on hand with the Daily Cash Journal;
•   Confirming balances of inventories, loans, repayments, etc.;
•   Scrutinizing the rate of aging on loans; and
•   Confirming account balances with creditors and debtors.
•   Check allocated budgets against actual expenditures to report any discrepancies;
•   Check the inventory list and depreciation schedule.  In addition, confirms that the branch’s assets agree with its official inventory list, and that its fixed assets are accurately and consistently depreciated;
•   Discuss the audit process with branch management and staff prior to conducting it, and afterward to clarify initial findings and recommendations;
•   Prepare audit reports; and
•   Review the branch’s compliance with audit recommendations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a university degree/ professional qualification in Accounting.
•   Qualified member of a recognised professional accounting body (ACCA UK / ICA GH)
•   FEMALES are encouraged to apply.
•   Certified information’s systems auditor (CISA) / IT Knowledge is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•   Must have auditing experience preferably in a similar environment
•   Ability to conduct thorough investigation
•   Must pay attention to details
•   Must be trustworthy and a person of integrity
•   Must be results oriented
•   Analytical skills
•   Must be proficient in MS Office applications especially Excel.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please note that only those who meet the requirements of this position should apply and only short listed candidates would be contacted. Application letters with CVs should be sent by email to:

kofipoku2@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 30 April, 2017