Internal Audit Assistant (3 Positions)

General requirements applicable to all three positions.

Qualification

•  Minimum of an HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Level two or level three student of a recognised professional accounting body, such as ICAG or ACCA will be an added advantage
• One to two years of relevant working experience in internal audit or a related role

Core Competencies

•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Ability to prepare clear, structured, and concise audit reports
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing records and documents
• Ability to verify transactions against supporting documents (receipts, vouchers, GRNs, logs)
• Basic understanding of internal control systems and audit procedures
• Ability to identify irregularities, errors, and control weaknesses
• Ability to work independently and carry out field audits (farms, factory, stores)
• Strong sense of integrity, objectivity, and accountability

Internal Audit Assistant I – Operations and Production Audit.

Primary Focus Area

• Fruit Receiving
• Production and Yield Control
• Inventory Management
• Packaging and Export Processes

Key Responsibilities

• Verify all fruit receiving activities, ensuring quantities received are properly weighed, recorded, and supported with Goods Received Notes
• Conduct checks on sorting processes to confirm quality control and proper segregation of defective fruits
• Monitor production processes, including:
• Input-output ratios
• Yield levels
• Wastage trends
• Analyse and report on production efficiency and deviations from standard yield ratios
• Perform inventory audits, including:
• Raw materials
• Work-in-progress
• Finished goods
• Ensure all inventory movements are properly documented and reconciled
• Audit packaging and export records to ensure completeness and accuracy

Farm Visit Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic visits to farms
• Verify:
• Harvest quantities vs records
• Transfer of produce to factory
• Labour usage and productivity
• Losses during harvesting and transport

Internal Audit Assistant II – Finance and Procurement Audit.

Primary Focus Area

• Procurement
• Payments and Advances
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll and Cost Monitoring

Key Responsibilities

• Review all procurement activities, ensuring compliance with:
• Requisition approval process
• Competitive bidding (minimum 3 quotations)
• Supplier selection procedures
• Perform three-way matching checks:
• Purchase Order
• Goods Received Note
• Invoice
• Audit payments and advances, ensuring:
• Proper authorization
• Adequate documentation
• Timely retirement of advances
• Monitor and report on:
• Outstanding advances
• Irregular payments
• Duplicate or unsupported transactions
• Review financial records and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Verify compliance with budgetary controls

Farm Visit Responsibilities

• Audit procurement and input usage at farm level, including:
• Fertilisers
• Chemicals
• Tools and materials
• Verify that all inputs:
• Are properly received
• Are used for intended purposes
• Are supported with documentation

Internal Audit Assistant III – Service and Compliance Audit.

Primary Focus Area

•  Transport and Fuel Control
• Canteen Operations
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Sustainability and Certification Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Audit transport operations, including:
• Adherence to transport schedules
• Bus deployment and route coverage
• Driver logs and trip records
• Monitor fuel usage, ensuring:
• All fuel purchases are approved
• Receipts and pump evidence are available
• Fuel logs are properly maintained
• Consumption aligns with mileage or operational use
• Audit canteen operations, including:
• Food procurement through approved channels
• Daily consumption records
• Stock levels and wastage control
• Verify compliance with:
• Environmental regulations
• Health and safety standards
• Certification requirements (export standards, documentation)
• Conduct checks on staff welfare services and report inefficiencies or leakages

Farm Visit Responsibilities

•  Inspect:
•  Fuel usage at farm level
• Transport of produce from farms to factory
• Safety practices on farms
• Environmental compliance (waste disposal, chemical handling)

Common Responsibilities (All Audit Assistants)

• Conduct routine and surprise audits across assigned areas
• Prepare and submit audit reports with findings and recommendations
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations
• Identify control weaknesses, fraud risks, and inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Manual across all departments
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in risk-based audit planning

Location: Eastern Region, Nsawam Doboro

Salary: Attractive