Nurses & Midwives Council Of Ghana: Internal Auditor

Responsible to: Head of Internal Audit
Accountable to: Registrar/Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose:
To assist the Head of Internal Audit Unit to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Risk Management Controls and governance processes for the Council.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist to conduct regular and ad hoc audits of operational systems
• Assist to undertake regular reviews of operations to ensure that internal control measures are in place and maintained effectively
• Assist to develop an annual audit plan using input from management to identify control priorities and resource requirements for the year
• Assist to design and implement Internal Audit policies as approved by Management
• Ensure that financial information produced is reliable
• Monitor economic and efficient use of the Council’s resources
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and financial regulations
• Assist to Investigate and report on any irregularities in management of resources
• Any other relevant duty that may be assigned by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer

Required Skills or Experience

• A good first degree in Accounting or its equivalent or Part II of ICAG or ACCA or CIMA or CIAs
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Power Point, Excel and familiarity with automated Accounting systems
• Very good verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, conscientious and systematic with high level of accuracy
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision making skills
• Ability to continuously seek quality service and process improvements in order to support the vision and mission of the Council
• Team Player
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
• Ability to take initiative and to influence others positively