Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages International is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.
Within the Eastern and Southern Africa region, SOS CV International is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and has member associations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somali/Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola and Madagascar.
Mission of the position:
The Regional Internal Auditor reports to the Regional Finance and Controlling Director (FC Director). The Regional Internal Auditor must prove high standards of professional and social ethics and must accept full responsibility as the in-charge experienced auditor for regional engagements of varying size and complexity to include providing support for planning for the various phases of the audit work, carrying out the work as delegated by the Regional Finance and Controlling Director, provide a summary of audit findings, criteria, risks and recommendations.
Key performance areas and main responsibilities
- Perform the broadest range of auditing issues from start to finish (planning to completion)
- Supports larger and complex engagements, potentially one or more assignments simultaneously
- Perform digital data analytics, Collaboration, Trend analysis as a means to arrive at audit evidence to support audit findings and recommendations
- Evaluate the MA internal controls using auditees Risk Registers, internal control documents, policies etc.
- Provide input to the audit program outlining the extent of sampling required and schedule of engagements.
- Active engagement with senior management staff within the MAs in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit
- Ensure complete and timely engagement wrap-up to include preparation of audit or advisory reports
- Follow up evidence of implementation of audit findings as per auditee audit implementation plan to ensure audit matters arising are fully resolved
- Carry out special reviews and investigations when required as approved by regional office management.
- Maintain an audit presence and history of audits per MA/grant as needed based on available resources.
Other Competencies/Attributes: Technical Competencies
- Computer skills (office application, accounting systems is a plus)
- Good English writing and communication skills
- Knowledge in Audit software packages is an additional work experience preferred for this position.
- Well-travelled and experience in dealing with cross cultures
- Good Fraud investigation skill
- Good understanding of NGO and at least 5 years INGO experience is necessary.
- Knowledge of the SOS children’s village business and systems is an added advantage. The position requires ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 60% of the time.
- This role involves working in a virtual /geographically dispersed / multi-culturally team.
- Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills
Job Requirements
Position requirements
- Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position: Bachelor degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or related field. Partly qualified with any of the following professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, ACFE).
- Maintain a current knowledge base of audit industry practices and to ensure best practices as always considered
- Perform all assigned audit duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new regulations; where there may not always be a readily apparent solution
- Additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
- Eight (8) plus years of audit experience in NGO internal audit experience.
- Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing
- Exposure to various accounting systems especially Navision.
English is a must and French is desirable
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as Single Document.
When sending your application through email address above, please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Regional Internal Auditor’.
Applications that are late, or do not have CV or certificates attached, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email to: Applications including at least three traceable referees with current email and telephone numbers should be sent electronically to: [email protected]
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