College Internal Auditor at Foso College of Education

•  In general, the Internal Auditor will provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the college’s operations.
•  He/She will help the college accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control and governance processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities and duties of the Internal Auditor include:

•  Determining the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial and operational controls in the college
•  Evaluating the procedures of the college to determine whether results are consistent with stated objectives and goals
•  Monitoring compliance with established policies, plans and procedures
•  Appraising the quality of performance of those carrying out assigned responsibilities
•  Assessing the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses
•  Ensuring that reliable records form the basis for the preparation of appropriate financial and other data provided for decision-making
•  Drawing the Principal’s attention to deficiencies in the system, instances if duplicated functions, with other inefficiencies with recommendations for remedies where necessary
•  Carrying out special reviews of accounting and internal control systems with the view to minimizing weaknesses

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Applicant must hold a good first degree or comparable qualification plus a relevant professional qualification or a Master’s degree in the relevant area. He/She must be a member of a recognised accountancy professional association as well as a member of the institute of Internal Auditors.
•  He/She must have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor at a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years