College Internal Auditor at St Teresa’s College of Education

About the Position

The College Internal Auditor serves as the Chief Auditing Officer and Head of the Internal Audit unit. This position reports to the Principal and is responsible for improving the college's operations by ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit system.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure that all expenditures are fully authorised and within budgetary provisions
• Carry out periodic internal audits of the college and submit reports to the audit committee through the Principal
• Ensure a systematic and disciplined approach is used to evaluate and improve risk management, control, and governance processes
• Ensure reliable records form the basis for the preparation of appropriate financial and other data for decision-making
• Draw the attention of the Principal and Finance Officer to deficiencies (duplicated functions, waste, inefficiencies, etc.) and offer recommendations for remedies
• Assess the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses
• Perform additional functions as assigned by the Principal

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or comparable qualification from a recognised institution of higher learning
• Professional qualification and Master's degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution
• Active membership in a recognised accountancy professional body and the Institute of Internal Auditors in good standing
• Minimum experience as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation

Job Details

• Company: St Teresa's College of Education
• Location: Hohoe, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Category: Education