Deputy Director, Risk Management at University of Ghana

About the University of Ghana

The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge, and foster relationships with external organizations. With a student population of over 70,000 and more than 6,000 employees comprising academic, senior administrative, professional, and support staff, the University is a leading institution in higher education.

Vision: To achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach.

Mission: To create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research and quality teaching and learning.

Position Overview

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Deputy Director, Risk Management, Internal Audit Directorate. This is a full-time position based in Accra, Ghana.

Reports To: Vice-Chancellor

Position Description

While the Vice-Chancellor, as Chief Executive Officer, is the overall University Chief Risk Officer, the Deputy Director, Risk Management, Internal Audit (DDRMIA) shall coordinate all risk management activities of the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy core enterprise risk management toolsets including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting templates
• Develop and implement communication tools for risk management across the University
• Ensure compliance with risk management requirements of the University's financial regulations
• Ensure compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate all risk management activities across the University