The position
The Regional Internal Audit function within AKF is considered strategic and
consequential within the institution’s framework to delivery impactful
development programming and advancing the quality of life of marginalized
communities. Working closely with the institution’s regional governance and
management teams, the Regional Internal Auditor is charged with
driving accountability, transparency, and best practice across all
institutional dimensions.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead internal audit planning including the
preparation of detailed audit work plans for each department, country, and
field office in coordination with Country Finance leads, Country CEO’s,
and the Finance and Audit Committee, with the scope, objectives and
procedures based on an evaluation of applicable risks.
- Develop management audit approaches to address
risks, donor requirements, and promote operational effectiveness. Assess
internal control systems ensures compliance with established policies and
procedures.
- Conduct testing and analysis of specified areas
identified in work plan by carrying out interviews, reviewing processes,
and using samples and other data to ensure compliance with organization
policies and procedures and best practice. Able to understand, engage, and
provide value-add recommendation on all institutional dimensions including
development programming, financial management, asset management,
operational processes, and human resources.
- Draft comprehensive and complete reports
including the results from the audit reviews assessment of the adequacy
and effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to these, identify
areas for improvement and any reportable issues that need to be elevated
to management for actioning in addition to the associated risk.
- Verbally present results to Country management
and governance to obtain responses on the findings and alignment of the
actions to address such findings. In collaboration with Country leads and
directors, identify and recommend ways to increase efficiencies of
processes and internal controls.
- Develop tools to track audit data and ensure
that follow up actions are performed as agreed and in a timely manner.
Draft Internal Audit reports and dashboards for leadership which clearly
communicate insights and recommendations.
- Manage internal audit resource, creating
task-based assignments, following up, and communicating progress and
results.
- Conduct investigations related to loss,
financial and programmatic fraud, and corruption in coordination with
Human Resources.
- Build trust and a positive relationship at all
levels of the organization by approaching the work with a spirit of
collaboration and collective improvement to advance the institutions
vision, mission, and values.
- Tactfully follow-up on agreed upon
recommendations.
- Escalate higher level issues to the Finance and
Audit Committee.
The
requirements
Location: Based
in either of three countries (Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania)
Educational Background
- Master’s degree in finance, Business
Administration, or related discipline
- Certified Internal Auditor Professional
certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CPA, ACCA, is
mandatory.
Skills and
Competencies required:
- At least 10 years of experience of audit work at
senior level.
- Strong experience of conducting risk-based
reviews of systems and processes.
- Demonstrable ability to focus on key issues,
facilitating focus on crucial matters of control and oversight.
- Demonstrated experience working with internation
ana multilateral organisations
- Strong experience in producing high quality
effective written reports and can articulate effectively at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact
and confidence.
- Cultural awareness and work well with people
from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate integrity.
- Experience of evaluating systems and processes
by identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements.
- Exceptional leadership, team-building, and
interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and
problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software and
financial management systems
- Commitment to AKF’s code of conduct and values
- Effective collaboration across multicultural
teams and stakeholders located across multiple offices, organisations, and
geographies.
- Flexibility is required to operate effectively
in the three countries as well related field trips
This is a local posting open to nationals of the
location of the role: Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to
Apply
