Role Summary:
The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes across the paper converting company. This role ensures compliance with company policies, financial standards and regulatory requirements, while also identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and safeguard company assets.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement internal audit plans in line with company objectives and risks.
- Review and assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accounting systems and operational processes.
- Conduct audits of financial records, inventory management, procurement, production and logistics functions.
- Identify control gaps, irregularities and areas of potential risk, and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
- Prepare and present clear audit reports with findings, risks and actionable recommendations.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and verify corrective measures.
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness, resource utilization and waste management in production and supply chain activities.
- Collaborate with management to strengthen governance and risk management frameworks.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive company information.
Key Performance Indicators
- . Timeliness and accuracy of audit reports.
- . Implementation rate of audit recommendations.
- . Reduction in operational risks and irregularities.
- . Compliance levels with policies and statutory regulations.
- . Effectiveness of cost-control and waste-reduction recommendations.
Qualifications & Key Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CA preferred).
- Minimum 5-12 years’ experience in internal auditing, preferably in manufacturing or paper converting/packaging industry.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, audit procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in inventory audits, production cost control, and operational risk assessment is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
- Integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross- functional teams.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana