Head Internal Audit at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Role

• Responsible for the Internal Audit function; establishing and strengthening internal controls and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the development and implementation of the formal risk management and internal control framework for the network
• Contribute to the organization’s strategic initiatives to accomplish organization’s objectives through the audit function
• Lead the development and implementation of an effective compliance and internal audit structure including internal control policies and procedures.
• Establish risk-based plans to determine the internal audit activity’s priorities.
• Provide technical advice to the Organization’s Board, management team and the entire network on audit matters.
• Monitor and coordinate the implementation of the annual plan as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by the Board’s Finance and Audit committee.
• Offer guidance on conduct of reviews of assigned organisational and functional activities.
• To evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over those activities.
• To determine whether organisational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, risk management or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures and in a manner consistent with both organisational objectives and high standards of administrative practice.
• Perform special investigations on any matters risky to the organization’s functionality to logical conclusion and offer guidance on mitigation.
• Draw reports on engagement observations and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing cost.
• In-charge of monitoring and coordinating the implementation of the annual audit plan, as approved; including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the finance and audit committee.
• Keep the Finance and Audit committee informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.
• In charge of external audit scheduling and offer guidance to the Board and management on implementation of recommendations and corrective action.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in internal audit function working with reputable organizations
• Experience with NGOs is a preferred advantage.
• A certified member of ACCA, CPA or CIA.
• Possession of CISA certification is an added advantage
• Have strong track record in internal audit, fraud investigations and evaluation of systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of practical use of financial accounting soft wares like SUN systems is a preferred advantage.

Benefits

• AFENET offers a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.