The College Governing council in consultation with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the College’s affiliate University, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the following position: College Internal Auditor

Job Summary

• In general, the college Internal Auditor provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the college’s operations. He/She helps the college accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control and governance processes

Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities and duties of the College Internal Auditor include:

• Determining the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial and operational controls in the college
• Evaluating the procedures of the college to determine whether results are consistent with stated objectives and goals
• Monitoring compliance with established policies, plans and procedures
• Appraising the quality of performance of those carrying out assigned responsibilities
• Assessing the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses
• Ensuring that reliable records form the basis for the preparation of appropriate financial and other data provided for decision-making
• Drawing the Principal’s attention to deficiencies in the system, instances of duplicated functions, waste or other inefficiencies with recommendations for remedies where necessary
• Carrying out special reviews of accounting and internal control systems with the view to minimizing weaknesses

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related area. He/She must be a member of a recognized professional accountancy body as well as a member of the institute of internal auditors. He/She must have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least 4 years

Tenure of Office

The Internal Auditor shall hold office for a term of 4 years and may, upon application, be eligible for re-appointment for another term of 4 years only, provided that no part of the second term enters the compulsory retirement age

Location: Koforidua

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must submit 8 copies of their comb bound application package comprising the following: curriculum vitae, a two-page vision statement for the position, photocopies of certificates and any other relevant documents. The application package should be addressed to the following address:

The Chairman
Search Committee
SDA College of Education
P.O.Box 18, Asokore-Koforidua

Or email us on:

[email protected]

All applicants must request 3 referees to submit report on them directly addressed to the Chairman of the Search Committee

Closing Date: 30 September, 2024