Our client, a well-established supplier of high-quality food ingredients in Ghana, is seeking to recruit a results-driven and dependable Audit Assistant to join its internal audit team.

ROLE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the Head of Audit in reviewing financial and operational transactions, assessing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. He/she will be responsible for audit documentation, reconciliations, testing, and reporting to promote accountability and sound internal control across the organisation

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review sales and expenditure documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across accounting and operational systems.
• Reconcile stock and inventory records for sales agents, warehouses, and outlets to identify discrepancies.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, irregularities, and internal control breaches.
• Maintain organized audit documentation, working papers, and supporting evidence for all audit assignments.
• Perform data entry, account reconciliations, and data analysis as required for audit purposes.
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on audit findings and recommendations as directed by the Head of Audit.
• Conduct compliance checks to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions arising from audit findings.
• Support routine and special audit assignments, including periodic stock counts and physical verification.
• Maintain confidentiality of all audit-related information and uphold integrity throughout all audit processes.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of HND, bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or a related field.
• Part-qualification or active enrollment in a professional accounting or audit body is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Sage or similar accounting software is an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking.
• Good numerical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound professional judgment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive, results-driven, and dependable under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple audit tasks simultaneously.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic auditing standards and internal control frameworks is an advantage.