Job Vacancy For Head of Internal Audit

A reputable rural bank in the Ashanti Region has vacancy for an Internal Auditor. As an Internal Auditor, you will provide a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management control and governance processes. You will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgment. You will be accountable for the examination and evaluation of the bank's processes, reporting findings back to the Board and Management regarding possible improvements and corrections





Job Role:





• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Banking Law, the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), as well as directives and procedures established by Bank of Ghana, ARB Apex Bank and the policies of the bank.


• Appraise, from time to time, the effectiveness of internal controls in place and propose new controls for the consideration of the Board's audit & Governance sub-committee


• Assist management in improving the risk management process, control environment and operational efficiency across the bank, including governance and operations and create a control environment that will detect the avoid fraud


• Assist the Audit committee in the fulfillment of its duties and responsibilities to the bank


• Develop a comprehensive annual internal audit programme for the bank and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with internal audit programme


• Conduct investigations on any irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditors attention in the Bank


• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits to ensure that corrective action is taken


• Perform any other duties as required or are consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the internal audit department with the approval of the audit committee or the Chief Executive Officer.





Qualification Required & Experience





• 1st Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field and a qualified professional (ACCA, ICAG and CIT) with 8 years of working experience in auditing, risk and compliance or banking operations, 5 years of which should be at the Senior Management level


• Professional qualification in ACIB and ACCA/ICAG/CIT with 8 years of experience in auditing, risk and compliance or banking operations, 5 years of which should be at the Senior Management level


• The applicant should be very conversant with T24 Banking software





Competencies





• Excellent report writing skills


• High level of integrity


• Detail-oriented


• Excellent analysis and data reporting skills


• High level f interpersonal skills


• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and database


• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Practical experience with internet and network security protocols





Reporting





• The Head of Audit shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Bank and administratively to the C.E.O of the Bank





Location: Accra