Head of Internal Audit

Overview

The Head of Internal Audit at Telecel Ghana plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's governance, risk management, and control environment by providing independent, risk-based assurance to the Board and senior leadership. This leader directs a proficient audit team while ensuring compliance with audit standards and methodologies. Focused on identifying control gaps, delivering practical recommendations, and promoting a strong control culture, this role is vital in maintaining operational robustness and regulatory adherence. The position also supports external audit collaboration and offers strategic insights for continuous organizational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk-focused audit activities and guarantee the prompt production of high-quality audit deliverables.
• Detect, evaluate, and communicate significant control weaknesses, ensuring proper escalation and follow-up procedures.
• Review preliminary audit reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and formatting, providing constructive feedback and improvement suggestions.
• Assign risk-based process evaluations in line with control effectiveness.
• Offer actionable advice to business partners to strengthen control frameworks and operational processes.
• Modify audit plans and resource deployment to accommodate urgent management priorities while upholding confidentiality and integrity.
• Obtain management agreement on audit findings and proposed actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance mandates through punctual audit program delivery and adherence to internal and external standards.
• Assist external auditors throughout interim and year-end audit procedures.
• Prepare or contribute to Audit Committee documentation, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with Telecel's Internal Audit Methodology.
• Provide the Audit Committee with assurance regarding the Internal Audit function's effectiveness and compliance with defined standards.
• Comply with the Local Audit Committee's Terms of Reference.
• Participate actively in Audit Committee meetings, attending in person or virtually as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CA (SA), CIA, CISA, or an IT bachelor's degree are highly beneficial.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience within an audit or assurance function.
• A minimum of 4 years holding management roles in similar internal or external audit positions.
• Over 8 years of cumulative professional experience across internal audits, external audits, finance, or IT audit environments.
• Proven leadership skills, capable of directing teams and managing complex audit assignments effectively under pressure.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, communication proficiency, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

Location

This position is based in Accra, Ghana, and requires onsite work.

Additional Information

The job listing has expired and may not be current. Applicants should note the application closing date was 25 May 2026. Candidates are advised to avoid payment for recruitment or interview processes and to report any fraudulent activity to the relevant authorities. This role falls under the Accounting Jobs category in Ghana.