{GIMPA,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a World Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration located at Greenhill, Achimota

Job Summary

The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for effectively leading internal audits of various schools/departments within the Institute.

Reporting Relationship

The successful candidate shall report to the Rector.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate shall:

•   Lead or assist with the planning, design, and execution of internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify risks related to audit areas, determine compliance with policies, procedures and regulations, and make recommendations for improvement.
•   Conduct effective interviews and perform observations to gather relevant information.
•   Prepare detailed audit objectives, audit plans, audit programmes to support findings, and audit conclusions.
•   Collect, review, and analyse audit evidence.
•   Review and evaluate the work of others.
•   Develop more complex audit issues and strive to ensure that recommendations are viable and accepted by management.
•   Prepare and submit audit reports periodically.
•   Proactively communicate audit progress to the audit team.
•   Perform special projects and reviews as directed.

Qualification Required & Experience

A professional qualification in Accounting or a Master’s degree in Finance from a reputable university or any other related discipline with five (5) years professional experience preferably in a tertiary institution.

Competencies

•   Must have strong I.T. skills and working knowledge in accounting packages
•   Must have strong analytical skills
•   Must have strong leadership qualities and be committed to teamwork
•   Must be trustworthy
•   Must be able to work for long and sustained hours.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae to:

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
P. O. Box AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 28 November, 2014

{Fan Milk Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

The Internal Audit Co-ordinator will, among others:

•   Prepare internal audit programmes in accordance with audit objectives.
•   Audit assigned areas in accordance with the Company’s Internal Audit Plan and report on them.
•   Investigate suspected misconducts or misappropriations referred to the Internal Audit Department.

Eligible candidates must:

•   Be computer literate
•   Be a good team player
•   Be organised and attentive to details
•   Be able to work with little supervision
•   Be prepared to work for long hours
•   Have good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualified candidates must:

•   Possess ACCA, CIMA or ICA Level II, BSc. Administration (Accounting Option), Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification
•   Have at least 3 years relevant working experience in a similar position

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Complete the Join Us form on the right, or better yet, post your CV and covering letter to:

The Human Resources & Public Relations Manager
Fan Milk Limited
P. O. Box 6460
Accra–North

Closing Date: 30 November, 2014

NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Candidates must posses the following qualities:

•   Be good team players and should have good interpersonal and communication skills.
•   Be able to work with little supervision.
•   Be capable of working under pressure and for long hours.

{Veritas Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

We are a knowledge driven accounting firm seeking to recruit smart and self motivated professionals as well as aspiring professionals for various positions.

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specifications:

All candidates must possess an HND Bachelor’s degree from a reputable tertiary institution.
In addition the  following are also required for positions indicated below:

•   Level III of ICA or equivalent qualification
•   At least 1 year relevant experience in auditing or accounting

General skills requirements:

•   Team player
•   Demonstrated analytical skills
•   Exccllent interpersonal skills
•   Excellent oral & written skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Suitably qualified candidates should apply with full resumes including two referees to:

Veritax@myzipnet.com

or mail to:

P.O. Box CT 6372,  
Cantonments

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

{Veritas Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

We are a knowledge driven accounting firm seeking to recruit smart and self motivated professionals as well as aspiring professionals for various positions.

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specifications:

All candidates must possess an HND Bachelor’s degree from a reputable tertiary institution.
In addition the  following are also required for positions indicated below:

•   Final ICA certification or its equivalent
•   A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in auditing
•   Proven leadership ability
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

General skills requirements:

•   Team player
•   Demonstrated analytical skills
•   Excellent interpersonal skills
•   Excellent oral & written skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Suitably qualified candidates should apply with full resumes including two referees to:

Veritax@myzipnet.com

or mail to:

P.O. Box CT 6372,  
Cantonments

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

{Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association (CUA) Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

The position holder will be based in the Head Office in Accra with occasional travel to the Regions and will be responsible for all Internal Audit issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, internal control and governance systems are functioning as intended and that these are adequate to enable CUA Ltd. meet its objectives and goals efficiently.
•   Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Management and provides recommendations for  improving  the organization’s operations.
•   Maintains open communication with management and the supervising committee
•   Acts as an objective source of independent advice to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards including all anti-fraud programmes.
•   Document process and prepares audit findings, memoranda and Reports for decision-making.

Qualification Required & Experience

The person must have the following:

•   BSc Business Administration (Accounting option)
•   More than five (5) years of experience as an Internal Auditor
•   Advanced Computer skills on MS Office, Accounting Software and databases
•   Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
•   Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
•   High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
•   Sound independent judgement

AGE: more than 40 years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their applications with CVs and copies of certificates to the following address not later than 30th October, 2014.

The General Manager
Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association (CUA) Ltd.
P. O. Box 12148
Accra North

E-mail: cuaghana@yahoo.com / info@cuagh.com

Closing Date: 30 October, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

An excellent opportunity for a proactive person to join a well-established Insurance Company and to lead a professional Internal Audit Function, partnering with Management and the Audit committee to ensure the existence of, and compliance with, a robust control environment and efficient operating practices as the:- Head of Internal Audit

The selected candidate will provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on the adequacy of controls around the systems and activities of the company. You will report functionally to the chairman of the Audit committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•   Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive audit programme that addresses the key operational and financial risks facing the company
•   Ascertain the level of compliance with established management policies, procedures, decisions and plans by the various units and departments.
•   Lead discussions with senior management, the audit committee and the independent external auditor regarding audit plans, activities and findings
•   Reviews and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial, operating and other management controls, both existing and proposed to promote effective control at reasonable cost
•   Support senior management in the effective identification and management of key financial and operational risks
•   Collaborate with and coordinate the scope, coverage and execution of the internal and external audit plans with the company’s external auditors
•   Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial and other management information systems
•   Oversee and provide quality control for the department’s audits, to ensure departmental mandate and business goals are met, maintaining professional standards at all times and write audit reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A graduate degree in a business related area. MBA will be an advantage
•   A professional qualification of an audit/accounting related body (e.g, CIA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CP) is desirable
•   A minimum of 8 years of professional internal audit experience, 3 years of which must have been in management position
•   Sound knowledge in IFRS reporting
•   Proven record of professionalism, integrity and honesty
•   Should demonstrate ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, while demonstrating excellent critical thinking, communication and project management skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send a current resume, copies of relevant certificates and a cover letter to:-

The Head, Human Resource
Management
P.O. Box GP 20084
Accra

or email:-

placement.insuranec2013@gmail.com

Closing Date: 24 October, 2014

{Nafana Rural Bank Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Appraise progressively the soundness, adequacy and application of internal controls
•   Ascertain the extent to which the system and controls ensures compliance with the Bank’s policies, laws and Bank of Ghana regulations
•   Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial information provided to the board
•   Identify risks and advice on its prevention and mitigation
•   Investigate transactions to safeguard losses arising from fraud, Irregularity and corruption
•   Identify inappropriate and inadequate controls and recommend improvement in the procedures to the board based on best practices
•   Liaise with external auditors and Bank of Ghana inspectors during their audit assignments
•   Any other duties that may be directed by the board/ general manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting &Finance or Banking, other Professional qualification [ICA/ACCA/CIB] will be an advantage
•   A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the banking industry of which two (2) must have been at management level
•   Good analytical skills
•   Good interpersonal skills
•   Ability to adapt to difficult working environment and to work under time and resources constraints
•   Computer literate especially in temenos 24 Banking Software with rural banking experience will be an added advantage

Location: Sampa, Brong Ahafo

How To Apply For The Job

Send application letter together with supporting documents, CV and addresses of two referees to the following address:

The Board Chairman
Nafana Rural Bank Limited
Post Office Box 123
Sampa, Brong Ahafo

Closing Date: 14 October, 2014

{Metropolitan Insurance Company Limited (MET),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

An excellent opportunity for a proactive person to join a well-established Insurance Company and to lead a professional Internal Audit function, partnering with Management and the Audit Committee to ensure the existence of, and compliance with, a robust controls environment and efficient operating practices as the Head of Internal Audit

The selected candidate will provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on the adequacy of controls around the systems and activities of the Company. You will report functionally to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•   Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive audit programme that addresses the key operational and financial risks facing the Company
•   Ascertain the level of compliance with established management policies, procedures, decisions and plans by the various units and departments.
•   Lead discussions with senior management, the audit committee and the independent external auditor regarding audit plans, activities and findings.
•   Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial, operating and other management controls, both existing and proposed to promote effective control at reasonable cost.
•   Support senior management in the effective identification and management of key financial and operational risks.
•   Collaborate with and coordinate the scope, coverage and execution of the internal and external audit plans with the Company’s external auditors
•   Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial and other management information systems.
•   Oversee and provide quality control for the department’s audits, to ensure departmental mandate and business goals are met, maintaining professional standards at all times and write audit reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A graduate degree in a business related area. MBA will be an advantage
•   A professional qualification of an audit/accounting related body (e.g., CIA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CP) is desirable
•   A minimum of 8 years of professional internal audit experience, 3 years of which must have been in management position
•   Sound knowledge in IFRS reporting
•   Proven record of professionalism, integrity and honesty
•   Should demonstrate ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, while demonstrating excellent critical thinking, communication and project management skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send a current resume, copies of relevant certificates and a cover letter to:

The Head
Human Resource Management
P. O. Box 20084
Accra

or

placement.insurance2013@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

{Farm Radio International (FRI),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to support broadcasters in developing countries to strengthen small scale farming and rural communities. For detail information’s please visit our web site; www.farmradio.org

Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AN EXTERNAL AUDITING FOR FARM RADIO INTERNATIONAL GHANA COUNTRY OFFICE

The following are the Terms of Reference (TOR’s) on which Farm Radio Ghana ’the beneficiary’ agrees to engage ‘The Auditor’ to perform expenditure verification and to report in connection with all Farm Radio related projects in Ghana for year 2012/13 and 2013/14.  Where in these TOR is the contracting authority is mentioned this refers to the FRG Commission which has been implementing all FRI projects in Ghana.

Responsibilities of the parties to the Engagement

‘The Beneficiary refers to the organization that is receiving the funding and that has signed the Contract with the Contracting Authority.

The Beneficiary is responsible for providing financial documents for the following;

HERE ARE SOME CHECK LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED FOR AUDIT

AUDIT: YEARS ENDED 31 MARCH 2013 AND 31 MARCH 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES

•   Trial Balance at 31 March 2013 and 31 March 2014.
•    Schedule of grants received during the period showing:
1) The dates when individual amounts were received.
2) Amount received in foreign currency
3) Applicable exchange rate
4) Equivalent amount in Ghana Cedis
5) Bank account to which it was deposited
•   Approved donor budget.

ACCOUNTING WORK TO BE COMPLETED

Please note that the following accounting work would need to be completed before the above print outs are produced

•   Summary of income received during the year showing dates, foreign currency, applicable exchange rates and equivalent amount in Ghana Cedis relating to the income.
•   Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts, from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 and 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014.
•   Analysis and details relating to debtors, prepayments, creditors and accruals, if any, Advances
•   Reconciliation of the salaries control account to agree with NSSF and PAYE payable at the period ends.
•   A Fixed Assets register showing addition and disposals

AUDIT: YEARS ENDED 31 MARCH 2013 AND 31 MARCH 2014

RECORDS TO BE REVIEWED DURING THE AUDIT

We would also draw your attention to the following additional records that we will need to review during the course of the audit:

•   Bank statements, cheque books, paying in slips.
•   Receipt books and summary sheets showing audit trail to the ledger.
•   Payment vouchers with their supporting documents.
•   Minutes of any Board Meetings.
•   Minutes of regular Management Meetings.
•   A print out of the entire General Ledger that agrees to the draft accounts submitted for audit.
•   Personnel files.
•   Payrolls.
•   NSSF and GRA receipts
•   Cash count certificates for cash balances held at 31 March 2013 and 31 March 2014.
•   Any other relevant documents.

PAYROLL PARTICULARS

•   Summary of payroll showing:
•   Names of all staff
•   Gross emoluments
•   Employers NSSF contribution

STATUTORY RECORDS

•   Memorandum and Articles of Association (By-Laws)
•   Certificate of Incorporation, if any
•   Latest Annual Returns, if any

NARRATIVE REPORT

Although a separate Annual Report is produced by the organisation, there is a growing demand for the accounts of companies limited by guarantee and Non-Governmental Organisations to be accompanied by more detailed / informative narrative Management Reports. The information in the narrative report could be summarized from the Annual Report on 4 to 6 pages and attached to the accounts.  This report may include the following information:

•   Mission and objectives of the Organization
•   Strategies through which the objectives will be accomplished
•   Significant events in the reporting period
•   Significant variances between actual and planned activities
•   Key partners or donors
•   Members who served on the Board of Directors during the reporting period
•   Any other relevant information

The Beneficiary is responsible for providing sufficient and adequate information, both financial, in support of the Financial Report as indicated above.

The Beneficiary accepts that the ability of the Auditor to perform the procedures required by this engagement effectively depends up on the Beneficiary, and as the case may be his partners, providing full and free access to the Beneficiary’s staff and its accounting and bookkeeping system and underlying accounts and records.

‘The Auditor’ is responsible for performing the agreed –upon procedures as specified in these ToR and for submitting report of factual findings to the Beneficiary. ’Auditor “ refers to the audit firm contracted for this engagement and in particular to the partner  or other person in audit firm who is responsible for the engagement and for the report that is issued on behalf of the firm, and who has appropriate authority from a professional, legal or regulatory body.

Subject of  the Engagement

The subject of this engagement is the interim Financial Report in connection with the Contract for the period covering 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2014.

Engagement Type and Objective

This expenditure verification is an engagement to perform certain agreed-upon procedures with regard to the financial report for the Contract. The objective of this expenditure verification is for the Auditor to carry out the specific procedures listed above to these ToR and to submit to the Beneficiary a report of factual findings with regard to the specific verification procedures performed. Verification means that the Auditor examines the factual information in the financial report of the beneficiary and compares it with the terms and conditions of the Contract. As this engagement is not an assurance engagement the Auditor does not provide an audit opinion and expresses no assurance. The Contracting Authority assesses for itself the factual findings reported by the Auditor and its own conclusions from these factual findings.

Standards and Ethics

The Auditor shall undertake this engagement in accordance with:

•   The international Standards on Related Services (ISRS’) 4400 Engagements to perform Agreed upon Procedures regarding financial Informationas promulgated by the IFAC;
•   The Internal Revenue Act 2000 (Act 592) by Amendment in 2012 by (Act 839).
•   The Code of Ethics for professional Accountants issued by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS,IASB,IFAC), although ISRS 4400 provides that independence is not a requirement for agreed –upon procedures engagements, the contracting authority requires that the auditor is independent from the beneficiary and compiles with the independence requirements of the code of ethics for professional Accountants.

Procedures, Evidences and Documentation

The Auditor plans the work so that effective expenditure verification can be performed. The auditor performs the procedure listed above of these ToR (‘listing of specific procedures to be performed). The evidence to be used for the performing the procedures above are all financial and non-financial information which makes it possible to examine the expenditure claimed by the beneficiary in the financial report. The auditor uses the evidence obtained from these procedures as the basis for the report of factual findings. The auditor documents matters which are important in providing evidence to support the report of factual findings and evidence that the work was carried out in accordance with ISRS 4400 and these Terms of Reference.

Reporting

The report on this should be expenditure verification should describe the agreed-upon procedures and the factual findings of the engagement in sufficient detail in order to enable the Beneficiary and the Contracting Authority to understand the nature and extent of the procedures performed by the Auditor and the factual findings reported by the Auditor. There should be a recommendation and advice on improving the financial system and procedures in Farm Radio Ghana.

This report should be provided by the Auditor to the Country Director within two weeks after completion of the audit work.

Other Terms

Payment Arrangement:

The fee for this engagement shall be negotiated. However, payment including VAT shall be made after completing of the Audit Fee.

Audit starts on November 10 and draft Audit report will be submitted on 10 January, 2014.

•   Annex 1      Information about the Contract
•   Annex 2      Listing of specific procedures to be performed as indicated above
•   Annex 2B   Guidelines for specific procedures to be performed
•   Annex 3       Model report for an expenditure verification

Qualification Required & Experience

By agreeing these Terms of Reference the Auditor confirms that he/she meets at least one of the following conditions:

•   The Auditor and/or the firm is a member of a national accounting or auditing body or institution which in turn is member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
•   The Auditor and/or the firm is a member of a national accounting or auditing  body or institution, Although this organization is not member of the IFAC, the Auditor commits  him/herself to undertake this engagement in accordance with the IFAC standards and ethics set out in these ToR.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and supporting documents sent by e-mail should be directed to:

office@farmradiogh.org

Closing Date: 19 October, 2014

•   FRI is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
•   No telephone calls please

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

A reputable educational institution in Tema has a vacancy for the position of:- Internal Audit Assistant

Main Duties & Responsibilities

He/She will assist the Internal Auditor in performing the following duties:

•   Identify and assess risk at the school level
•   Audit a variety of internal activities and/or procedures for the purpose of ensuring compliance with presecribed auditiong standards, detecting issues occurring at the school level so that proper resolution can be determined
•   Prepare working papers in an understandable manner.
•   Collaborate with other staff members, school staff, etc. for the purpose of responding to audit related questions.
•   Investigate discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of reaching resolution, ensuring accuracy of data and complying to established procedures
•   Participate in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Personal Skills / Attributes

•   Must possess good interpersonal relations
•   Good ICT Skills
•   Must be assertive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in an accounting programme, e.g Bachelor of Commerce, B.S.c Admin
•   At least two years working experience in an accounting or audit function

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications with CVs and a one-page self-profiles highlighting previous experiences, achievements and personal attributes that best justify the application to:-

executive.searchall@gmail.com

Tel: 0302-255764  /  0244-363751  /  0204-638754

Closing Date: 15 October, 2014