Job Title: Principal Internal Auditor

Organization: Confidential (Public Service Institution)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Accra
Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Job Overview

A reputable Public Service Institution is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Internal Auditor to lead the organization’s internal audit function. The successful candidate will foster a professional and welcoming audit environment, ensuring robust risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks. This position requires a strategic thinker with proven experience in auditing, accounting, and internal control systems, capable of advising executive management and the board on key risk areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a professional and transparent internal audit environment that promotes accountability and ethical practices.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit plan in line with organizational goals, risk priorities, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct risk-based audits across operational, financial, and compliance areas, providing actionable insights to management and the board.

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance systems.

• Prepare high-quality audit reports, presenting findings, recommendations, and improvement plans to senior management and board committees.

• Monitor implementation of management action plans arising from audit findings.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to internal audit staff, promoting professional development and excellence in auditing practices.

• Ensure adherence to professional auditing standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Support organizational initiatives to strengthen financial integrity, transparency, and accountability.

  Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification progressive experience in auditing, accounting, or finance in reputable institutions.

  • Membership in a recognized professional auditing or accounting body (e.g., CIA, ICA, ACCA).

  • Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and public sector governance frameworks.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

  • Proven ability to exercise judgment and integrity in high-stakes and confidential matters.

  • Applicant must reside in Accra.

    Core Competencies

    • Internal audit and risk management

    • Governance and compliance oversight

    • Strategic thinking and problem-solving

    • Leadership and mentorship of audit teams

    • Professional ethics and integrity

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should submit their applications, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line (e.g., Application for employment – Principal Internal Auditor), on or before 30 January 2026.