The University of Education, Winneba, invites applications from suitably qualified and competent individuals for the position of INTERNAL AUDITOR.

THE POSITION

• The Internal Auditor shall be responsible for the management of the internal audit activities of the University in accordance with the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), the Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 (Act 658) and relevant standards.
• S/he shall report directly on administrative issues to the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with guidelines provided for in the Public Financial Management Act and Regulations.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants seeking the position must:

• possess a researched Masters Degree preferably MBA/MSc/M.Phil. in Accounting/Finance.
• be a member of a recognized professional (Accountancy/Auditing) body (ICA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA etc).
• have a minimum of thirteen(13) years post-qualification experience.
• be at the rank of Deputy Internal Auditor;

Besides, the applicant must:

• be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
• be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills; possess excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• have considerable experience in corporate governance;
• have served in a university or an analogous institution, or in a reputable and recognized practicing firm, industry, commerce, and/or public sector in a management position;

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment is full-time. Successful applicant should be able to serve for at least four (4) years before reaching the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60). The successful candidate shall be expected to assume duty by 1st October, 2025.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should:

• submit twelve (12) copies an application letter accompanied by twelve (12) copies of comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of Certificates and other relevant documents.
• Provide twelve (12) copies of a three-page (3) statement of vision for the University’s Internal Audit Office.
• request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the address below; and ensure that the package reaches the relevant address by the close of official work on Friday, 25th July, 2025.

Applications should be forwarded under Registered Cover marked “APPOINTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDITOR” and forwarded to the address below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SUBMISSION ADDRESSES

The Chairman
Search Committee for Internal Auditor
C/o The Registrar
University of Education, Winneba
P. O. Box 25
Winneba

OR

The Registrar
C/o The Office Manager
University of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana Universities House
321 City Road
London EC1V ILJ
United Kingdom

Closing Date: 25 July, 2025