Director, Internal Audit at KPMG Ghana
KPMG Ghana
Accra, Ghana
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Director, Internal Audit
Role Summary
The role holder will lead the Internal Audit function and ensure efficient systems of control and compliance across all sections of the organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Review and ensure the development and implementation of strategic and annual audit work plans and budgets for the Audit Unit
- Oversee the execution of performance, compliance, operational, and financial audits in accordance with acceptable standards
- Appraise and report on the soundness and application of the organization's system of controls
- Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes, and contribute to their improvement
- Provide assurance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy in the administration of programs and operations
- Evaluate organizational compliance with enactments, policies, standards, systems, and procedures, and recommend corrective actions
- Undertake special investigations at the request of Management and the Board
- Review and submit reports, including Annual Audit reports and quarterly reports on the execution of annual audit workplans
- Monitor the implementation of recommendations made in audit reports
- Ensure training, mentoring, and development of the audit team, and liaise with HR on succession planning for the department
Required Knowledge & Competencies
- Knowledge of the Petroleum Development Corporation Act, 2020, Act 1053
- Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, Act 921
- Knowledge of the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003, Act 658
- Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Position Details
Company: KPMG Ghana
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time