Vacancy: Internal Audit Officer

Job Description

• Check branch adherence to all policies and procedures 


• Check branch compliance with accounting and internal control protocol by:


• Confirming authorization for cash disbursement and office expenses;


• Scrutinizing cash handling procedures;


• Confirming the safekeeping of cash and files; 


• Verifying balances in client deposit accounts; 


• Review the branch’s compliance with audit recommendations.


• Examine and evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the internal control systems


• Ascertain the existence and true value of accounts by:


• Counting and reconciling cash on hand with the Daily Cash Journal;


• Confirming loan balances, repayments, etc.;


• Scrutinizing the rate of aging loans; and


• Discuss the audit process with branch management and staff prior to conducting it, and afterward to clarify initial findings and recommendations;


• Prepare audit reports; 

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of a university degree or HND


• Partly qualified member of a recognised professional accounting body (ACCA UK / ICA GH)


• Minimum of One (1) year work experience 


• Should reside in ACCRA  or KUMASI

• Must have auditing experience preferably in a similar environment


• Ability to conduct thorough investigation


• Must pay attention to details


• Must be results oriented


• Analytical skills


• Must be proficient in MS Office applications especially Excel.