Head, Internal Audit - University of Ghana Medical Centre



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


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