Director, Internal Audit at KPMG Ghana

Role Summary

Lead the Internal Audit function and ensure efficient systems of control and compliance across all sections of the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and ensure the development and implementation of strategic and annual audit work plans and budget 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 system of controls operating in the organisation
• Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process and contribute to its improvement
• Provide assurance on the efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the administration of programmes and operations of the organisation
• Evaluate compliance of the organisation 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 towards developing a succession plan for the department

Skills & Competency Requirements

• 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 with strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Accounting