Head, Internal Audit - University of Ghana Medical Centre

As the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) expands its operations, it has secured Financial Clearance to hire additional employees into the jobs in ghana advertised below. 

Note: Salary is based on the Single Spine Salary of the Government of Ghana

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

(Job Ref: HIA/07.0319)

 

The position holder will have the following duties:

Main Duties & Responsibilties

• Provide leadership for the Audit team  and coordinate their activities.
• Provide advice on financial and audit policy issues to non-finance/finance managers.
• Plan financial and operational audits in line with the organisation's objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations.
• Identify risk areas, prepare audit scope, objectives and programmes
• Investigate instances of fraud and make recommendations to prevent future occurrence.
• Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non­compliance,
• Evaluate manual and automated financial procc.es, identifying process weaknesses, inefficiencies and operational issues.
• Verify assets and liabilities by iaamparing and analysing items and supporting documents.

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• Provide financial control information by collecting, analysing and summarizing data and trends
• Verify all procurement doctor tnus by misuring compliance with relevant mtsrang procurement regulations.
• Assess compliance with financial regulations and undertake financial statements review and controls.

 

Educational Qualification

• Master's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Member of IIAG/ICAC,ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA with at least FIVE (5) years post qualification work experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

 

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of EIGHT (8) years total working experience, five (5) years of which must be post qualification.
• Knowledge of general administrative practices and office procedures/protocols.
• Thorough understanding of General Ledger Accounting practices, Cost Analysis and Accounting Principle..
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Computer and Accounting Software.
• Demonstrate supervisory/team leader experience.

 

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to design financial spreadsheets and analyse data and information.
• Possess analytical and problem solving-Aills and the ability to demonstrate and participate in effective teamwork