The Council of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani announces for the information of the general public and interested applicants, vacancy for the following positions. Council hereby invites applications from qualified and interested applicants for the respective positions which would become vacant effective 1st August, 2023.

Title: Director Of Internal Audit

• The Director shall be the Head of the Internal Audit Directorate of the University
• He/She shall, in accordance with the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) and in conformity with standards and procedures provided by the Agency set up under the said Act, carry out periodic internal audit of the University to the Audit Committee in accordance with the Public Financial management Act, 2016 (Act 12)

Qualification Required & Experience

The Applicant must:

• Possess both professional qualification and relevant postgraduate degree
• Be a member of any relevant professional Accounting and Finance body, preferably:

O Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA)
O Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
O Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
O Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIJA)
O Certified internal auditor (CIA)

• Have served in a University or analogous institution as Principal Internal Auditor/Deputy /internal Auditor for a minimum of 3 years Or a minimum of 15 years post professional qualification experience in university or highly reputable and recognised practicing auditing / accounting firm, industry, commerce and/or public service

General Requirements

The person to be appointed to any of the position above must:

• Be dynamic, self- motivated and competent with proven ability
• Be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Exhibit high sense of initiative and managerial and organisational skills
• Have an entrepreneurial drive and be business oriented
• Be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff
• Be digitally literate

Location: Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

• Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter together with 8 copies of curriculum vitae, including Names and Addresses of 2 referees
• 1000-word statement of candidate’s vision for the position

Applications should be marked “Application For Appointment as (State the applicable position) and forwarded under Registered cover to reach anyone of the following addresses:

The Chairman
Search Committee
c/o The Registra
University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
P.O.Box 214,
Sunyani
Ghana

OR

The chairman
Search Committee
c/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana Universities House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

Closing Date: 31 July, 2023