Audit Officer – Listening Bureau (LB) Group

Job Description

Listening Bureau (LB) Group is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and ethical professional to join our team as an Audit Officer.

As an Audit Officer, you will support the Group in strengthening internal controls, improving operational efficiency, safeguarding company assets, and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who is passionate about risk management, internal controls, financial integrity, and continuous improvement within a dynamic organization operating across the property, facilities management, construction, and real estate sectors.

ABOUT THE LISTENING BUREAU (LB) GROUP

Listening Bureau (LB) Group is one of Ghana’s leading property, facilities management, construction, and real estate organizations. Since its establishment in 2007, the Group has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions across residential, commercial, and public-sector projects.

Our success is driven by a commitment to quality, professionalism, operational excellence, integrity, teamwork, and sustainable value creation. We provide our people with opportunities to work on impactful projects while developing rewarding and meaningful careers.

THE ROLE

The Audit Officer will assist in planning and executing internal audit activities across the Group’s operations. The role will provide independent and objective assessments of financial and operational processes, identify risks and control weaknesses, and recommend practical measures to improve efficiency, accountability, and compliance.

The successful candidate will work closely with management and relevant departments to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and contribute to strengthening the Group’s overall governance and control environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Audit & Compliance

• Conduct periodic internal audits of financial, operational, administrative, procurement, project, and other business processes.
• Review transactions, records, procedures, and supporting documentation to assess compliance with company policies and approved processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk or weakness.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of financial and operational information.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and management directives.

Risk Management & Controls

• Identify financial, operational, compliance, and process-related risks across the Group.
• Recommend appropriate controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Support periodic reviews of internal control systems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, irregularities, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of audit procedures and control frameworks.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare clear and well-structured audit working papers and reports.
• Document audit findings, control weaknesses, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to relevant management personnel.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential audit records and documentation.

Financial & Operational Review

• Review expenditures, payments, procurement activities, contracts, inventory, payroll-related transactions, and other financial processes as assigned.
• Conduct reconciliations and analytical reviews to identify unusual transactions, discrepancies, or variances.
• Review operational processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and better resource utilization.
• Support audits of projects, properties, facilities, and construction-related activities where required.

Investigation & Advisory Support

• Assist in investigating suspected financial irregularities, policy breaches, fraud, or other control violations.
• Provide objective recommendations to management on improving processes and strengthening accountability.
• Support special audits and management-requested reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment when handling sensitive information.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A professional qualification or progress towards qualifications such as ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience in internal controls, audit procedures, compliance reviews, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Good knowledge of audit methodologies and documentation standards.
• Experience within construction, real estate, property, facilities management, or other project-based environments will be an added advantage.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyse financial and operational information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments and levels of management.

WHAT WE OFFER

At LB Group, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work within a growing and diversified organization.
• Contribute to strengthening governance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Gain exposure to property, construction, facilities management, and real estate operations.
• Develop your professional and technical capabilities.
• Work alongside experienced professionals across multiple business functions.
• Be part of a culture that values integrity, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to hr@listeningbureau.com

Subject: Application – Audit Officer

Application Deadline: 31st August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.