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Internal Auditor

PetraAccra, Ghana • On-site

Petra is seeking to hire an Internal Auditor.


Requirements;

  1. Minimum of 7+ years experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance within asset management, private, equity, headge funds, or investiment banking.
  2. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
  3. Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regularions.
  4. Proficiency in data analytics tools (ACL, Tableau, Power BI) and audit software.
  5. Strong project management skills.
  6. Professional certification (preferred): CPA, CIA, CFA, CISA, or IIA-Ghana.
  7. Familiarity with investment products (equities, fixed income, derivates, alternatives).


Responsibilities;

  1. Audit Planning & Execution:
  2. Develop and execute the annual plan based on the organization's risk assessment.
  3. Conduct end-to-end audits of business activities including financial operations, complicance and IT systems.
  4. Evaluate internal controls, risk management and governance effectiveness.
  5. Review financial statements, investment transactions and fund accounting for accuracy and compliance.
  6. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:
  7. Ensure adherence to SEC, FCA, NPRA, and other relevant financial regulations.
  8. Evaluate compliance with AML, KYC and related regulatory frameworks.
  9. Monitor adherence to internal policies and investment mandates.
  10. Operational & Risk Audits:
  11. Identify and assess key operational, financial, and strategic risks.
  12. Analyze processes for trade execution, settlement, payments and redemptions.
  13. Evaluate cybersecurity and data protection controls.
  14. Assess risks related to third-party vendors (custodians, fund administrators).
  15. Reporting & Recommendations:
  16. Prepare clear, actionable audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
  17. Present results to senior management and the Board's Audit Committe (and other governance bodies).
  18. Collaborate with management on remediation and tract progress.
  19. Coordinate with external auditors as required.
  20. Fraud & Forensic Reviews:
  21. Investigate suspected fraud, conflicts of interest or unethical conduct.
  22. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance during formal investingations.
  23. Continuous Improvement:
  24. Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
  25. Recommend improvements to internal audit methodologies and tools.


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