TITLE: Officer, Internal Audit or Internal Audit Officer
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya *locals only, no relocation or IA packages
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management
“Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.”
-Elizabeth Glaser
Overview
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and at over 6,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 2,400—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
Job Summary
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS foundation (EGPAF) is seeking an Associate Officer, Internal Audit for our Internal Audit unit. This role provides support to the Internal Audit function in fulfilling its mandate of providing an assurance and consulting service to the Foundation to ultimately help the Foundation achieve its goal of effective risk management, control, and governance processes in support of its mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with The Foundation’s internal audit program
- Conducts investigations of irregularities discovered by internal and external auditor reviews
- Conducts follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits
- Reports internal audit findings to appropriate management based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management
- Documents processes and recommendations for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of records and recordkeeping
- Assists with the development and completion of audit plans, including memos, letters, and reports that reflect audit activities and findings
- Coordinate and facilitate document and meeting requests in support of audit-related activities
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience of financial analysis in an internal audit role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting and information system operations
- Experience in a non-profit/business environment in the developing world or familiarity with the non-profit sector is strongly preferred
- Ability to travel 25%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Knowledge of US Government assistance regulations and 2CFR 200
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and handle competing deadlines
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is desirable
- French and/or Portuguese language skills a plus
More Information
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