The Governing Council of Kumasi Technical University is seeking a suitably qualified individual for the position of Director of Internal Audit.
About the University
- Established: 1954 as Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) for Craft Courses.
- Upgrades:
- 1963: Non-Tertiary Polytechnic under Ghana Education Service for Technician, Diploma, and Sub-Professional Courses.
- 1992: Tertiary Polytechnic under Polytechnics Law 1992, PNDCL 321, offering Higher National Diploma (HND) programs awarded by National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX).
- 2007: Authorized to award degrees and certificates accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) under the Polytechnics Act 2007, Act 745.
- 2016: Converted to a Technical University to provide higher education in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Applied Arts, Technology-Based Disciplines, Technical, and Vocational Training under The Technical Universities Act 2016, Act 922.
- Vision: To be a World-Class Technical University dedicated to Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Education.
- Staff and Students: Approximately 640 staff members and over 13,000 students.
Position Overview
The Director of Internal Audit is a high-level, independent executive responsible for overseeing the internal audit functions of the university. This role requires familiarity with the university’s risks, goals, policies, and processes. The Director reports administratively to the Vice-Chancellor and submits audit reports to the University Audit Committee, the Director-General of Internal Audit Agency (IAA), and the Auditor General.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services to enhance the university’s operations.
- Evaluate and improve risk management, control, and governance processes.
- Assess the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial, and operational controls.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, plans, and procedures.
- Appraise the performance quality of assigned responsibilities.
- Safeguard assets and ensure accurate record-keeping for decision-making.
- Report system deficiencies to the Vice-Chancellor, recommending remedies as needed.
- Conduct special reviews to minimize weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Chartered Accountant with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Experience: At least 12 years of post-professional accountancy/auditing work experience, or at least 6 years as a Deputy Director of Internal Audit in a university or similar institution.
- Skills: Computer literate with proficiency in accounting/auditing software, analytical, critical, results-oriented, innovative, visionary, excellent communication, interpersonal, supervisory skills, and a team player.
Terms of Appointment
- Duration: Four-year term, renewable for another term of up to four years, provided no part of the second term extends beyond the compulsory retirement age of 60.
- Conditions: Determined by the Governing Council in accordance with the Technical Universities Act 2016, Act 922 (as amended by Act 974), and the Statutes of Kumasi Technical University.
- Salary: Attractive, comparable to analogous positions in public universities in Ghana.
Location
Kumasi, Ghana
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit six copies of their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, names and addresses of three referees, and a short statement (max. 4 pages, Times New Roman size 12, 1.5-line spacing) outlining their vision and implementation strategies.
Applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope or sent by registered mail to:
The Chairman
Search Committee for Director of Internal Audit
c/o Office of the Registrar
Kumasi Technical University
P. O. Box 854
Kumasi
Closing Date: 19 July 2024