Principal Internal Audit Officer – Ops / Compliance and Projects Audit

Job Description

 
Purpose/Mission 
  • Support the preparation and execution of the Risk-Based Annual Internal Audit Plan
  • Support Internal Audit Manager in facilitating the implementation of Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework for the Corporation
  • Support the Internal Manager in implementing Internal Audit Department’s governance and quality assurance program
  • Partner to selected Division / Department on issues relating to governance, risks and controls
  • Support Internal Audit Manager in facilitating effective co-operation with External Auditors
 
Roles & Responsibilities 
 
 
 
Lead the execution of the Operational / Compliance and Projects Audits based on the Approved Annual Plan
 
 
Supervise the audit follow up process to confirm implementation of findings
 
 
Facilitate Implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
 
 
Support external auditors in the performance of their statutory audits
 
 
 
Provide inputs for Budget preparation and ensure cost monitoring of assigned budget lines
 
 
Managing the performance of the assigned officers of the team
 
 
Qualification required  
 
Education
  • Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business Administration required
  • Masters’ degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Qualified as an Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor with ICA (GH), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIA preferred Experience
  • 6 – 8 years of working experience in corporate audit for an O & G company or in an Accounting Firm
  • Practical experience in designing and implementing internal control procedures
  • Knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry is an advantage 
Key Competencies
  • Strong analytical & synthetic thinking
  • Strong enterprise risk management skills
  • Risk based auditing skills
  • Strong data management and quantitative skills
  • Cost control skills
  • Team leadership skills
  • Results oriented mindset
  • Strong communication and presentation skills