Internal Audit Manager at Keda Ghana Ceramics Company Limited

• We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and results-driven Audit Manager to lead our Audit & Anti-Fraud Department. The successful candidate will oversee all internal audit operations, develop and implement risk-based audit strategies, and drive continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and compliance. This role is key to ensuring transparency, operational integrity, and accountability across the organization.

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive internal audit and anti-fraud strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead and supervise the audit team in conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across all departments.
• Oversee and coordinate fraud risk assessments, investigations, and whistle-blower case management.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of audit reports, highlighting findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Review and validate the accuracy of financial and operational data, including supplier accounts, market research, and cost verifications.
• Design and implement controls to mitigate fraud and process inefficiencies.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of audit findings and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead company-wide integrity and anti-fraud training programs to strengthen awareness and compliance culture.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, department heads, and external auditors to enhance organizational control systems.
• Prepare quarterly and annual audit performance reviews and present findings to top management.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, ensuring professional growth and adherence to audit standards.
• Ensure all audit documentation, working papers, and records are properly maintained and archived.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, fraud management, or financial control, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Chartered Accountant (ICAG/ACCA) is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing audit frameworks and anti-fraud programs.

• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk assessment, and control frameworks.
• Advanced investigative and analytical abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and or French, with exceptional literacy and oral communication.
• Personal attributes: Integrity, objectivity, resilience under pressure, and sound professional judgment.

• Primarily office-based in Takoradi, with occasional travel to branches and project sites.

• Opportunity to advance to the role of Group Audit Director within Keda Group (West Africa Region)

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Accommodation support.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on Ghana's industrial and manufacturing growth.

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