By | 9 February 2021

The University of Health and Allied Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position. The Director of Internal Audit shall, under the Vice Chancellor be responsible for the audit of accounts, financial transactions and all processes of the University. 

Position: Director of Internal Audit

Reporting to: Vice-Chancellor
Effective Date: August 1, 2021

Qualifications and Experience

The applicant must have a Master’s degree in Auditing/ Accounting and Finance with at least 12 years relevant post-qualification experience and must be at the level of Deputy Director of Internal Audit or equivalent position or eligible for appointment as such. In addition, the applicant must have relevant professional certification from a recognised Auditing or Accountancy body. 

DutiesThe Director of Internal Audit shall:

  • Ensure the establishment and operation of an efficient and effective financial control system.
  • Vet all proposed expenditures to ensure compliance with laid-down internal control systems and other statutory requirements.
  • Conduct periodic examination of the accounts of the University including the self-accounting units.
  • Monitor and ensure that all expenditures incurred have been authorised and are within budgetary provisions
    Conduct periodic management audit and submit reports to the Vice Chancellor and the Council.
  • Liaise with External Auditors and ensure that appropriate action is taken on reported audit findings.
  • Submit periodic audit reports on the activities of Departments or Units to the Vice Chancellor and the Council
  • Generally be responsible for ensuring that the University complies with Article 187(2) of the 1992 Constitution and other relevant enactments

The Person

  • Must be of an unblemished character with high level of personal integrity
  • Must have proven sense of public morality
  • Must have excellent communications skills
  • Must be conversant with governance, risk and control processes in accordance with current legislations.

Terms of Appointment

The Director of Internal Audit must be able to hold office for a term of four (4) years by retirement age of 60 years and is eligible for re-appointment for another term only.

Method of Application

Interested applicants are required to complete an Application Form for Senior Level Administrative Staff Position (UHAS UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded here (CLICK HERE). Completed application form should be attached with:

  1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
  2. Copies of educational and professional certificates
  3. A vision statement of about 2500 words.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date

Application documents should be forwarded to applications@uhas.edu.gh  on or before Friday, March 26, 2021.