The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT.

THE POSTION 

The Director of Internal Audit is the Head of the Internal Audit Directorate of the University and is responsible administratively to  the Vice Chancellor and functionally to the Audit Committee of the University, for the provision of effective leadership and the promotion of good governance in accordance with the appropriate public regulatory frameworks and Regulations of the University.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

A person seeking appointment as Director of Internal Audit must:

  1. Hold a minimum of Master’s Degree in Finance /Accounting / Auditing related discipline;
  2. Be a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG);
  • Have served in a University or analogous institution as Deputy Internal Auditor or equivalent rank;

Or

A minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience as a Professional Accountant in a reputable and practicing firm, industry, commerce and / or public service with requisite experience in Auditing and Controls;

  1. Be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
  2. Be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills; and
  3. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  1. Responsible for the internal audit of the University.
  2. Very good knowledge of the Public Procurement Act 2003, Public Financial Administration Act 2016 and Internal Audit Act and other related legal frameworks;
  3. Prepare and submit to the Council, a report on the internal audit carried out during the period of three months immediately preceding the preparation of the report.
  4. Make recommendations in each report with respect to matters which appear to the Internal Auditor as necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the University.
  5. Report administratively to the Vice-Chancellor and functional to the Audit Committee of the University.
  6. Evidence of ability to coordinate work of units, sections or teams
  7. Evidence of ability to initiate policies;
  8. Very good knowledge and understanding of university administration, governance systems, and structures;
  9. Very good IT skills and ability to use and adapt to customized Enterprise Resource Planning;
  10. Must be able to enforce financial and related regulations of the University in the execution of his/her duties;
  11. Must be able to adapt to changes in government legislative directive and policies and apply same in the discharge of duties;
  12. Must have effective negotiation, problem solving and strong analytical skills;
  13. Must have strong leadership qualities and be committed to teamwork;
  14. Must be able to work for long and sustained hours;
  15. Be disciplined and demonstrate adherence to University regulations as a statutory body and MUST NOT have conducted himself/herself in a manner that has brought the name of the University into disrepute; and
  16. A successful candidate should NOTE that he/she can be reassigned to perform any other job role to serve their unexpired term if the appointing authority deems it necessary in the interest of the University;
  17. Internal staff with the requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment is Full-time. Applicants shall be required to serve at least a minimum of FOUR YEARS, prior to attaining the Compulsory Statutory Retirement Age of sixty (60), renewable for another term of FOUR YEARS ONLY.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send both hard and soft copies of their application together with current Curriculum Vitae, Vision Statement of not more than four (4) pages and three (3) Referees’ Report to:

The Registrar
SDD-UBIDS
P.O. Box WA 64
Wa, Upper West Region
Ghana.
Email: registrar@ubids.edu.gh 

 Closing Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be Contacted