Internal Auditor at Population Services International (PSI)

Reports To: Country Representative/COP

Position Summary

• The Internal auditor is the compliance officer of PSIN that ensures that procedures and guidelines are being followed to safeguard the cash and other assets of the organization.
• S/he also support in establishing sound internal control system.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a risk based annual internal audit plan which supports monitoring compliance with PSI, donor and local legal requirements based on a risk prioritization;
• Develop terms of reference for each audit to be performed;
• Establish and revise risk based audit work programs;
• Perform internal audits of PSIN’s operations in line with the agreed annual plan to assess the effectiveness of PSIN’s internal controls and compliance with PSIN’s policies and procedures;
• Document internal audit testing in audit work papers, detailing the procedures performed, results of testing and conclusions reached;
• Identify control weaknesses and areas of actual or potential non-compliance with PSI and donor requirements and summarize these in an internal audit report, containing observations or findings, risks and internal control and procedural improvement recommendations. Agree the timelines for corrective action with responsible managers;
• Carry out spot checks and audit tests to validate the correctness and integrity of data generated by PSI
• Monitor the implementation status of internal audit recommendations, PSI’s Global Internal Auditors, donor auditors, financial statement external auditors, and other audit recommendations as applicable;
• Support and perform initial investigations into suspected frauds in line with PSI’s Global Fraud Reporting Guidelines, and in conjunction with PSI’s Global Internal Audit department;
• Identify improvement Opportunities for local policies and procedures
• Carry out special audit assignments as requested by the Country Representative and Audit Committee
• Support PSIN Country Representative and Senior Management Team in the promotion of a culture of integrity and compliance, including fraud awareness training and compliance training;
• Provide capacity building support to PSIN around risk management, infernal controls and anti-fraud measures;
• Provide summary reporting of key risks, compliance issues and findings to PSIN Country Representative and PSIN’s Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• Relevant University Degree or professional qualification in accounting
• Professional certification in auditing or accounting such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ Chartered Accountant (CA)
• At least five years post-qualification experience in internal or external audit
• Computer literacy and familiarity with excel
• Familiarity with automated accounting system such as UBE
• Good/excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with Global fund, DFID, USAID and other donors’ rules and regulation and their compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with IA Standards and GAAP governing not-for-profit organizations
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally.