Job Summary

An indigenous Agro-Business Establishment located in the Bono East Region is looking for suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant position with the accompanied job role. Internal auditors are expected to be organized with brilliant problem-solving skills and constantly deliver on tight deadlines. You should have an outstanding aptitude for math, strong IT skills and superb communication skills. Internal auditors are accounting professionals who provide organizations with guidance on financial accuracy, internal controls and regulatory compliance. They examine and improve operating practices, and financial and risk management processes of the organization.

To ensure success, internal auditors must be critical thinkers with a keen interest in improving an organization’s internal control structure. Top candidates will have remarkable presentation and report writing skills, and display incredible business acumen. The role is mainly to assist in delivering internal audit, risk management and corporate governance in support of the achievement of company goals.The position / the successful applicant shall report to the Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities

•  Performing / assisting with business risk assessments and internal audit planning strategies. Develop internal audit programmes and procedures
• Executing internal audit assignments
• Performing critical internal audit tests and procedures
• Identifying weak/problem areas and developing effective corrective action plans
•  Preparing reports and discussion / negotiation thereof at a functional level
•  Ad hoc Projects and assignments
•  Continuous improvement and updating of technical knowledge
•  Follow up on implementation of corrective action
• Assisting with department administration

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and finalist of ACCA, ICA or CIA
• A previous working experience (minimum 7 years) with a top four accountancy firm and internal audit experience would be an advantage

Other Requirements/ Competencies

•  Proven internal audit skills
•  Good knowledge of general management principles and processes
• Ability to assess and identify business risks
•  Well, developed investigative, evaluative and problem-solving ability
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Ability to develop internal audit programmes and procedures
•  Excellent to report writing ability
•  Presentation skills
•  Good computer skills
•  Good professional ethics and integrity