Audit Officer at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• Will be responsible for the financial, Risk management aspects of Global Fund (GF program including the responsibility of enforcing compliance with budget, work plan and ECEWS financial guidelines and policies; participating in stocktaking activities and on-the-spot checks.
• Enforcing transparency of operations and reporting all exceptions to stakeholders and management; affirming or otherwise to the reliability of financial and operational reporting.
• tracking audit trail and providing feedback regarding the accuracy of the financial reports; monitoring internal controls and financial systems and ensuring reliability.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.  
• 2-5 years relevant experience
• Up to 2-4 years’ experience in internal control functions
• Knowledge of IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework is an advantage.
• Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
• Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to report to supervisor on a regular basis.
• Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely.
• Fluent English speaker with superior spoken and written communications; candidate must be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.