Internal Auditor at Presbyterian Women’s College of Education

About the Position

Presbyterian Women's College of Education, Aburi is seeking to recruit an Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor serves as Head of the College's Internal Audit Unit and provides independent, objective consulting services designed to add value and improve the college's operations.

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor provides a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control, and governance processes of the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the operations of an efficient and effective internal financial control system
• Review all proposed expenditures to ensure compliance with laid-down internal control systems and statutory requirements
• Assess the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguard against losses
• Monitor and ensure that expenditures incurred have been authorized and are within budgetary provisions
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure that appropriate actions are taken on reported audit findings
• Communicate deficiencies in the system to the Principal and Finance Officer with recommendations for remedies
• Conduct special reviews of accounting and internal control systems to identify and minimize weaknesses
• Perform additional official functions as assigned by the Governing Council or delegated by the Principal

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification in a relevant field and active membership in a relevant professional body
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a College of Education or comparable position in a similar institution or organization

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana