Auditor, Project Inspection and Evaluation at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Grade: P3/ P4
Department: Auditor General
Directorate: Programme Performance Audit
Division: Project Inspection and Evaluation
Line Supervisor: Principal Auditor Project Inspection and Evaluation

Role Overview

• Implement comprehensive internal audit programs covering all risks relating to the applicable areas of intervention and in line with applicable professional standards, guidelines and planning.

Role and Responsibilities

• Positively contribute to the execution and improvement of the institution’s governance through offering valuable input to Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and other risk management tools.
• Execute and positively contribute to the performance of risk-based audit activities on the ECOWAS institutions and Agencies as will be instructed.
• Prepare, document audit process, present objective reports that reflect audit results, make reasonable and objective recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed and monitor management's response and implementation.
• Assist in the coordination of audit activities as per the Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Manual.
• Ensure the timely completion of internal audit engagements.
• Record, compile and summarise all findings related to audit programs in audit files for review by a supervisor.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Improve or adapt as needed audit programs in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Ensure that professional internal auditing standards are followed.
• Maintain healthy working relationships with managers at all levels.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• First degree (Bachelor) or equivalent degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related field is required. A master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent from a university of recognized standing.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance or related area is required.
• Proven and hands-on experience in public sector auditing.
• Very good practical knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of auditing in an ERP environment (SAP for instance) and using specialized IT audit applications.

Ecowas Special Requirements
Citizenship and Age:

• Must be a citizen of any country in the ECOWAS Community
• The maximum age for the recruitment in a professional position is 50 years old. This rule does not apply to existing employees.

Languages:

• Proficient in oral and written languages of French, English or Portuguese and a working knowledge of a second language.

Annual Salary
23724 UA  -  28590 UA