Kintampo Health Research Centre Auditing Jobs in Kintampo
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Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service. The work of KHRC has influences on health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC also offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary. KHRC is located in the middle belt of Ghana.
Job Description
Applications are invited from qualified applicants for appointment as Internal Audit and Compliance Officer at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo, Bono-East Region.
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Reporting Line: Report to the Director, KHRC through the Head of Internal Audit as well as collaborating with the other Finance, Project Managers and Admin team to ensure effective auditing and assurance services.
Brief Job Description
This position oversees risk assessment and compliance, assurance and advisory, risk management, all financial audits and annual audit planning. The applicant should demonstrate experience and competence in project accounting, financial reporting procedures and efficient systems for auditing multiple projects.
Specific Responsibilities
- Develop strategic and annual audit plans to assess the effectiveness of the Centres’ operations.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and operational risk.
- Conduct a thorough audit of the Centre’s financial statements in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and good governance practices.
- Evaluate accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Review operational controls, including authorization, approval and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with regulations and auditing standards.
- Identify and provide recommendations to operational risks including fraud, errors and inefficiency.
- Prepare quarterly audit reports to present findings, recommendations on timely for submission to KHRC management as may be directed by the head of audit unit.
- Perform pre-audit daily to ensure appropriate supporting documentations are adequately provided.
- Review bank reconciliation and payroll monthly to ensure all computations are accurate.
- Follow up on audit findings to ensure that agreed-upon actions have been implemented and are effective.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and report on progress.
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Required Skills or Experience
Qualification & Experience
- Master’s in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) with auditing background.
- Must also have at least 4 years relevant working experience with Governmental and non-Governmental organizations or research institutions, with skills in multi-donor funded environment, ability to conduct thorough investigation, a good knowledge of internal control systems, financial audit, Sage Evolution software, Microsoft excel, words and power-point.
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service. The work of KHRC has influences on health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC also offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary. KHRC is located in the middle belt of Ghana.
Job Description
Applications are invited from qualified applicants for appointment as Internal Audit and Compliance Officer at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo, Bono-East Region.
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Reporting Line: Report to the Director, KHRC through the Head of Internal Audit as well as collaborating with the other Finance, Project Managers and Admin team to ensure effective auditing and assurance services.
Brief Job Description
This position oversees risk assessment and compliance, assurance and advisory, risk management, all financial audits and annual audit planning. The applicant should demonstrate experience and competence in project accounting, financial reporting procedures and efficient systems for auditing multiple projects.
Specific Responsibilities
- Develop strategic and annual audit plans to assess the effectiveness of the Centres’ operations.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and operational risk.
- Conduct a thorough audit of the Centre’s financial statements in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and good governance practices.
- Evaluate accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Review operational controls, including authorization, approval and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with regulations and auditing standards.
- Identify and provide recommendations to operational risks including fraud, errors and inefficiency.
- Prepare quarterly audit reports to present findings, recommendations on timely for submission to KHRC management as may be directed by the head of audit unit.
- Perform pre-audit daily to ensure appropriate supporting documentations are adequately provided.
- Review bank reconciliation and payroll monthly to ensure all computations are accurate.
- Follow up on audit findings to ensure that agreed-upon actions have been implemented and are effective.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and report on progress.
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Required Skills or Experience
Qualification & Experience
- Master’s in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) with auditing background.
- Must also have at least 4 years relevant working experience with Governmental and non-Governmental organizations or research institutions, with skills in multi-donor funded environment, ability to conduct thorough investigation, a good knowledge of internal control systems, financial audit, Sage Evolution software, Microsoft excel, words and power-point.
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