Internal Auditor

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor function is responsible for developing, directing, and undertaking a comprehensive internal audit, which supports improvement of the risk management of Imagine1day Ethiopia.

Whilst risk management responsibility is that of the Country Senior Management Team (SMT), she/he is the main instrument for its implementation and improvement.

Major roles and responsibilities

• Objectively review an organization’s business processes
• Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organization’s assets
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes
• Analyze all accounting documentation and risks facing the organization, report them to the Country Director and provide recommendations for improvement of the risk management and overall Internal Control system.
• Ensure that audits are performed with due professional care and there are credible audit observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strengthen the Risk Management processes in line with Imagine1day requirements through facilitation of the country risk management plan of actions, update and monitoring of the country risk register
• Develop internal audit scope and audit plans
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Review organizational policies, identify loopholes and share risk aversion methods and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with the SMT
• Ensure 100% compliance with country law and organizational policies
• Safeguard organizational assets and resources from misuse, abuse, theft, and negligent damage
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits
• Design, implement and monitoring all the processes required in the audit work (annual plan, standard working papers, reporting format and protocols) etc.
• Work closely with external or visiting auditors and support their audit process.
• Review the current Internal Control Systems for its effectiveness and appropriateness to achieve the Organization’s objectives and report on areas of improvement.
• Monitor actions taken by management in response to audit reviews, ensuring that all agreed audit actions and recommendations are accurate and timely implemented.
• Perform implementing Partner audits to ensure compliance with donor and Imagine1day’s rules and regulations.
• Train Imagine1day and partner staff and management on sound internal controls and effective financial management and compliance
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of all payments
• Conduct performance audit by visit project sites and meeting communities
• Perform all other assignments given by the Country Director

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

•  BA degree in Accounting and Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA etc.)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Fair knowledge in grants and project management.
• Knowledge and use of accounting software (Preferably QuickBooks)
  

Skills Required:

• Ability to train and mentor staff, partners and communities.
• Good listening and interviewing skills.
• Independence and objectivity, you should be able to work with minimum supervision
• Organized, methodical and meticulous.
• Good analytical and synthesis skills.

• Ability to study and quickly understand new operating environment and organizational systems.

• Good communication skills (written and oral).