Job Description
Job Profile:
- This position will be responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, compliance with policies and procedures.
- S/he will develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
- Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.
- Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
- Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA (Institute of Internal Audit) standards.
- Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
- Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
- Organize and reference work papers for review by Award and Compliance Manager.
- Project Risk management
- Bank Reconciliation review.
- Field procurement review
- Maintain and enforce internal control procedures.
Qualifications/Experience:
- 1st Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA etc
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in financial compliance management, risk management and reporting.
- Very strong fundamental accounting skills
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Managing Resources
- Risk Management
- Intermediate IT skills
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting and audit procedures.
- Knowledge of USAID financial guidelines and cost principles
Skills and competencies:
- Relationship Management
- Persuasive communication and presentation
- Flexible Thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Personal motivation
- Results Orientation
- Continuous and Innovative learner