Internal Audit Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Perform audits of financial transactions and records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies
• Review and assess internal control systems across all departments and identify control weaknesses, risks, and inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, SSNIT, Withholding Tax, and other applicable tax laws
• Conduct audits on procurement, inventory, production, fuel usage, and operational activities to ensure adherence to internal control procedures
• Perform verification of transactions against supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, vouchers, Goods Received Notes, and logs
• Carry out three-way matching of Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, and invoices
• Audit payments and advances to ensure proper authorisation, documentation, and timely retirement
• Monitor and report on irregular transactions, duplicate payments, and outstanding advances
• Conduct routine and surprise audits across farms, factory, stores, and offices
• Prepare clear and structured audit reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and report on progress
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in risk-based audit planning and execution
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Internal Control Manual across all operational areas

Qualification

• Minimum of an HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Level two or level three student of a recognised professional accounting body such as ICAG or ACCA will be an added advantage
• One to two years of relevant working experience in internal audit or a related role will be an added advantage

Requirements

• Strong understanding of internal control systems and basic audit procedures
• Good knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Familiarity with statutory compliance requirements such as VAT, PAYE, SSNIT, and Withholding Tax
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect errors and irregularities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and carry out field audits across farms, factory, and offices
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism
• Working hours is 8am-5pm

Salary: Attractive

Location: Eastern Region, Nsawam Doboro