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Work History
Education
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FANGAJEI SOLOMON KUBAM

TAMALE

Summary

Forward-thinking individual with great understanding of auditing procedures. Offering more than 15 years of expertise in preparing internal audit documentations and reports. Willing to take on added resposibilities to meet organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Internal Audit Unit

West Gonja Municipal Assembly
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provide reliable assurance and consulting services to management on the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote the control culture of the institution
  • Review and update audit programs Provide technical leadership in setting up of a functional Audit Committee
  • Review and ensures the execution of annual risk-based audit plan
  • Review audit assignments conducted
  • Lead, control and direct activities of the Internal Audit Unit
  • Review and submit internal audit reports for the consideration of management
  • Design and implement an effective internal audit system
  • Submit annual reports on the performance of the internal audit unit Ensure the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff
  • Appraise all staff under the Internal Audit unit.

Head of Internal Audit Unit

Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Assembly
05.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provide reliable assurance and consulting services to management on the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote the control culture of the institution
  • Review and update audit programs Provide technical leadership in setting up of a functional Audit Committee
  • Review and ensures the execution of annual risk-based audit plan
  • Review audit assignments conducted
  • Lead, control and direct activities of the Internal Audit Unit
  • Review and submit internal audit reports for the consideration of management
  • Design and implement an effective internal audit system
  • Submit annual reports on the performance of the internal audit unit Ensure the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff
  • Appraise all staff under the Internal Audit unit.

Head of Internal Audit Unit

Central Gonja District Assembly
06.2012 - 05.2018
  • Advised management on effective risk management, control and governance processes Supervised and directed all internal audits within the ambit for internal audit unit Prepared strategic and annual plans, budget and audit assignments, and ensure that audit reports are supported are supported by adequate audit evidence Reviewed and issue audit reports Planed and conducted independent audit and assessment of financial, statutory, and regulatory, contractual and policy compliance and corporate governance Liaised with all departments within the district to ensue efficient and effective audit operation
  • Recommended changes in policies, procedures and manuals in a way that would impact positively on the goals of the District Assembly

Head of Internal Audit Unit

Zabzugu District Assembly
06.2007 - 06.2012
  • Helped the coordinating Director to set up the Internal Audit Unit Advised management on effective risk management, control and governance process Supervised and directed all internal audits within the internal audit unit Prepared strategic and annual plans, budget and audit assignment for the internal audit unit Drew audit plans, coordinated audit work, performed audit assignments and ensure that audit reports were supported with adequate audit evidence
  • Reviewed and issued audit reports Plan and conduct independent audit assessment of financial, statutory and regulatory, contractual and policy compliance and corporate governance Liaised with all departments within the district to ensure efficient and effective audit operations Recommended changes, policies, procedures and manuals in a way that would impact positively on the achievement of the goals of the District Assembly.

Subject Teacher

Ghana Education Service (Nyanshegu Junior High School, Tamale)
09.1997 - 01.2007
  • Subject Teacher: i) Plan and prepare lessons in line with the scheme of work, using appropriate teaching methods and resources
  • Ii) Mark and monitor students’ class and homework, providing oral and written feedback
  • Sports Master: i) Train and prepare the students for various sports and organize sports competitions.

Regional Internal Auditor/Regional Director of Audit

Savannah Regional Coordinating Council
10.2023
  • Provides reliable assurance and consulting services to management on the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote the control culture of the institution; Reviews and updates audit programs; Provides technical leadership in setting up of a functional Audit Report Implementation Committee (ARIC); Reviews and ensures the execution of annual risk based audit plan; Reviews audit assignments conducted; Leads, controls and directs activities of the IAU; Oversees the performance of internal audit review; Reviews and submits internal audit reports for the consideration of management; Designs and implements an effective internal audit system; Submits annual reports on the performance of the IAU; Ensures the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff; Appraises direct reports; and Undertakes any other tasks that may be assigned.

Audit Committee Chairman

BUIPE DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND BUIPE POLYCLINIC
  • Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in; Internal Audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor General’s Management letter; and The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in; Internal audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor Generals Management letter; The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Any other related directives of Parliament
  • The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I
  • 2378)
  • In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.

Audit Committee Member

NURSES’ TRANING COLLEGE-DAMONGO
  • Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in; Internal Audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor General’s Management letter; and The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in; Internal audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor Generals Management letter; The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Any other related directives of Parliament
  • The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I
  • 2378)
  • In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.

Audit Committee Chairman

NORTH GONJA DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
  • Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in; Internal Audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor General’s Management letter; and The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in; Internal audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor Generals Management letter; The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Any other related directives of Parliament
  • The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I
  • 2378)
  • In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.

Audit Committee Member

BOLE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
  • Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in; Internal Audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor General’s Management letter; and The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in; Internal audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor Generals Management letter; The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Any other related directives of Parliament
  • The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I
  • 2378)
  • In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.

Audit Committee Chairman

BOLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
  • Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in; Internal Audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor General’s Management letter; and The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in; Internal audit reports; Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report; Auditor Generals Management letter; The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised; Any other related directives of Parliament
  • The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I
  • 2378)
  • In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.

Education

Public Financial Management -

Institute of Local Government Studies

MSc. Local Government Financial Management -

Institute of Local Government Studies

Bachelors of Commerce (B.COM) -

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

HND (Accountancy) -

Tamale Polytechnic

Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ -

Tamale College of Education

Ordinary Level Certificate -

Business Secondary School, Tamale

Experience Records

  • BUIPE DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND BUIPE POLYCLINIC, AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, 2022 To Date, Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in;, Internal Audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor General’s Management letter; and, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in;, Internal audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor Generals Management letter;, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Any other related directives of Parliament., The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378). In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.
  • NURSES’ TRANING COLLEGE-DAMONGO, AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER, 2022 To Date, Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in;, Internal Audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor General’s Management letter; and, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in;, Internal audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor Generals Management letter;, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Any other related directives of Parliament., The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378). In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.
  • NORTH GONJA DISTRICT ASSEMBLY, AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, 2022 To Date, Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in;, Internal Audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor General’s Management letter; and, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in;, Internal audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor Generals Management letter;, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Any other related directives of Parliament., The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378). In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.
  • BOLE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY, AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER, 2017 TO 2021, Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in;, Internal Audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor General’s Management letter; and, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in;, Internal audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor Generals Management letter;, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Any other related directives of Parliament., The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378). In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.
  • BOLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, 2017 TO 2021, Pursues the implementation of recommendation(s) contained in;, Internal Audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor General’s Management letter; and, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Prepares an annual statement showing the status of implementation of recommendations contained in;, Internal audit reports;, Parliament’s decisions on the Auditor General’s report;, Auditor Generals Management letter;, The report of an internal monitoring unit in the covered entity particularly, in relation to financial matters raised;, Any other related directives of Parliament., The Audit Committee should ensure that the appointing authority complies with Regulation 220 of the Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378). In deciding on a request from management to transfer Head of the Internal Audit Unit, the Audit Committee should liaise with the IAA.

Membership To Professional Body

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, GHANA, FINAL PART THREE (3)

Key Experience And Skills

Ability to effectively communicate with team members, management, and other stakeholders., Ability to analyze data and identify patterns and trends that could indicate potential issues., Have a keen eye for detail and be able to spot discrepancies and anomalies in financial records and other documents., Have the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior to ensure that management decisions are conducted objectively and without bias., Adaptable and flexible to changes in the management decisions or unexpected developments, Have a strong understanding of risk management principles and able to identify and assess risks to the organization., Committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date on the latest auditing practices, regulations, and industry trends, (Proficient in Microsoft application- word, excel, PowerPoint)

Award And Recognitions

2005-2007, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Certificate of Honour, For the meritorious duties towards the progress of Distance Education Student Association of Ghana as the Northern Regional Representative.

Capacity Building Training Workshops

  • Risk-Based Audit Planning, Training for 2023 Risk Based Internal Audit Plan Development at the University for Development studies, Tamale, October 2022.
  • Participated in the10th Annual Internal Audit Forum under the theme; Internal Auditing, an effective management tool for good governance on the 21st and 22nd of October 2015.
  • Training workshop on managing the Internal audit unit, Internal audit strategy, Audit initiation and engagement planning, audit working papers and filing, audit program and writing audit reports. 25th – 28th October, 2010 at Radach Memorial Center, Tamale.
  • Revenue mobilization and asset management. 21/09/2016. Tamale
  • Contract management and Project Audit organized by Local Government Service, 2019.
  • Sensitization program for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies on social accountability and the new indicators for the conduct of the DPAT on 27th August, 2020, Tamale.
  • Training on GIFMIS for Internal Auditors of District Assemblies and Regional Internal Auditors at Eusbett Hotel, Sunyani from 23rd to 26th September, 2020.
  • Participated in the 5th Annual Internal Audit Forum under the theme; Quality Assurance and Improvement in the Public Sector: The Role of Internal Auditing.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/15/73
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Married

Publications

Evaluation of internal controls in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies: A case study of Central Gonja District Assembly.

References

  • Mrs. Tumbakorah Georgina, District Coordinating Director, Techiman North District Assembly, Toubodom, 0246110178/0206747235
  • Dr. Mahama Wayo, Director of Finance, National Insurance Commission, 67 Independence Ave, Accra, CT 3456, 0244624164, mahamawayo@yahoo.com
  • Rev. Issahaku Wumbei, Choggu Assemblies of God Church, Box 39 Education Ridge, Tamale, 0208380520

Hobbies and Interests

Soccer, Keep fit exercise & Gardening

Languages

French
First Language

Timeline

Regional Internal Auditor/Regional Director of Audit

Savannah Regional Coordinating Council
10.2023

Head of Internal Audit Unit

West Gonja Municipal Assembly
06.2022 - 10.2023

Head of Internal Audit Unit

Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Assembly
05.2018 - 06.2022

Head of Internal Audit Unit

Central Gonja District Assembly
06.2012 - 05.2018

Head of Internal Audit Unit

Zabzugu District Assembly
06.2007 - 06.2012

Subject Teacher

Ghana Education Service (Nyanshegu Junior High School, Tamale)
09.1997 - 01.2007

Audit Committee Chairman

BUIPE DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND BUIPE POLYCLINIC

Audit Committee Member

NURSES’ TRANING COLLEGE-DAMONGO

Audit Committee Chairman

NORTH GONJA DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

Audit Committee Member

BOLE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

Audit Committee Chairman

BOLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Public Financial Management -

Institute of Local Government Studies

MSc. Local Government Financial Management -

Institute of Local Government Studies

Bachelors of Commerce (B.COM) -

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

HND (Accountancy) -

Tamale Polytechnic

Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ -

Tamale College of Education

Ordinary Level Certificate -

Business Secondary School, Tamale

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