Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of an Internal Auditor. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in conducting internal audits and operational analysis. This position will provide professional internal, performance, compliance, and financial audits. The incumbent will provide fully proficient internal auditing work that requires independent evaluation and analysis of issues, and the use of judgment to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations. The incumbent will perform audit assignments with limited supervision, prepare various audit reports and planning documents, participate in meetings with management and TFHO board; assist in preparing formal reports and findings; and perform audits independently for management’s review.

Reporting and relationships:  The Internal Auditor reports to the Board of Directors and will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Executive Director.

Availability:  The Internal Auditor will be expected to work a standard workweek of 40 hours plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous audit reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Evaluate internal controls and examining processes, researching, compiling, and analyzing data for informed decision
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls
• Make recommendations for the best ways to avoid fraud and reduce waste.
• Assess best financial practices for the organisation and makes relevant informed suggestions
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits in a timely manner to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Coordinates all external audits.
• Any additional task assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Skills/Experience

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations.
• Knowledge of an NGO operating environment
• Degree in Auditing, Financial Accounting, economics, or a related field
• A Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Auditing or A certified chartered accountant with ACCA or ICA
• A member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana will be advantageous.
• Proven working experience as an Internal Auditor especially in the INGO sector.
• Five or more years of related work experience in an internal audit position.

How to Apply