The Ghana-West African Programme to Combat AIDS and STI (WAPCAS) is a civil society organisation that has been operating in Ghana since 1996. WAPCAS has since its inception been implementing HIV and STI programmes targeting key populations with funding support from several donors including the Global Fund.

Starting from 2018 to 2020, WAPCAS as a Principal Recipient (PR) of the Global Fund New Funding Model II will receive funding for the implementation of HIV/TB interventions for key populations.

Job Summary

The Internal auditor will assist in establishing and managing internal control systems for the effective and efficient utilisations of the project resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise management on effective risk management, control and governance processes
• Coordinate and supervise implementation of internal control measures.
• Prepare audit plan and conduct all audit related activities.
• Determine the extent to which the organisation's assets including stocks are accounted for, safeguarded and reportaccordingly.
• Conduct internal audit of the organisation and sub recipients.
• Follow up on significant findings from audits.
• Assist external auditors in the performance of their duties.
• Assist in reviews of internal controls designed to safeguard the organisation's resources.
• Recommend changes in policies, procedures and manuals in a way that would impact positively on the achievement of the goals of the organisation.
• Ensure the periodic review of risk register and follow-up on mitigation of identified risk.
• And any other responsibilities as be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Chartered Accountant or first degree in Accounting with 5 years working experience
• Experience in working as an internal auditor for not less than 3 years.
• Experience with the use of accounting software.
• Being a certified internal auditor or exposure to project accounting is an added advantage.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Attention to details and excellent analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications should be submitted to;

The Executive Director
Ghana - West Africa Program to Combat
AIDS and STI (WAPCAS)
Post Office Box AT 1010
Achimota - Accra

Closing Date: 30 November, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.