Internal Auditor at Peki College of Education

• The Internal Auditor is the head of the college’s internal Audit Unit and provides independent, objective and consulting services designed to add value and improve the college’s operations
•  He/She also provides a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, control and governance processes of the college

The Internal Auditor shall:

•  Ensure the establishment and operation of an efficient and effective internal financial control system
•  Vet all proposed expenditures to ensure compliance with laid-down internal control systems and other statutory requirements
•  Assess the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguard losses
•  Monitor and ensure that expenditures incurred have been authorised and are within budgetary provisions
•  Liaise with the external auditors to ensure that appropriate actions are taken on reported audit findings
•  Draw the attention of the Principal and the Finance Officer to deficiencies in the system with recommendation for remedies and
•  Discharge any other assignments that the Principal shall deem necessary in consultation with the Chairman of the college council

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate must have:

•  Hold a good first degree and a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
•  Have a professional qualification in the relevant fields and be a member of a relevant professional body, as well as a member of the institute of internal auditors
•  Have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organistion for at least 4 years
•  Have strong intellect, be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary
•  Have proven emotional stability and integrity
•  Possess strong I.T skills and familiar with financial management framework
•  Exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills
•  Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and
•  Be able to complete at least one term of 4 years before attaining the compuslory retirement age of sixty (60).