WE ARE A WELL-ESTABLISHED TERTIARY INSTITUTION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA AND DOING WELL WHEN IT COMES TO EQUITY IN THE WORKING INDUSTRY. LOCATED ON ASHMUN STREET WITH CAMPUSES IN THREE OTHER COUNTIES, THE UNITED METHODIST UNIVERSITY IS HIGHLY RESPECTED IN THE EDUCATION ARENA. THE CULTURE IS ENERGETIC, TEAM MAKING, SUPPORTIVE AND VERY SOCIAL.
THE POSITION
AN INTERNAL AUDITOR POSITION HAS BECOME AVAILABLE DUE TO GROWTH IN THE UNIVERSITY. THE POSITION WILL INVOLVE WORKING MAINLY WITH THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
JOB DESCRIPTION
THE INTERNAL AUDITOR WILL BE THE HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT AND WILL REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND PRUDENT UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
THE INTERNAL AUDITOR WILL BE SPECIFICALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- ANALYZING THE PROCEDURES, PROCESSES, AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS;
- ADVISING ON WAYS AND MEANS OF INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF OPERATIONS OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE OFFICE;
- ENSURING THE RELIABILITY AND CREDIBILITY OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH:
- ANALYSIS AND TESTING OF THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM;
- ENSURING AN EFFECTIVE PAYMENTS SYSTEM;
- REVIEWING BUDGET PERFORMANCE;
- ENSURING AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD;
- RECOMMENDING WAYS OF IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY;
- PREPARING AN ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD;
- RESPONSIBLE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND POLICIES RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD APPROVAL.
- TIMELY EXECUTION OF ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES AND RENDITION OF REPORTS.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN AUDITING/ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BE IN POSSESSION OF CPA/ACCA. ADDITIONALLY, APPLICANT MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS OR OTHER EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL BODIES.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HAVE PROVEN AUDITING EXPERIENCE OF A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS IN SENIOR POSITION IN THE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
- HAVE EXCELLENT REPORT WRITING SKILLS
- HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS;
- HAVE A PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING INTERNET NAVIGATION AND VARIOUS MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS;
- BE A TEAM PLAYER
- BE A STRATEGIC THINKER
- HAVE SOUND LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- BE SELF-DRIVEN AND ABLE TO WORK WITHIN TIGHT DEADLINES
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE
CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT APPLICATION, DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, AND COPIES OF CREDENTIALS TO THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY, ASHMUN STREET, MONROVIA, LIBERIA.
APPLICATION MUST BE IN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 10, 2019
Signed_________________________________________
The Administration
United Methodist University of Liberia