Internal Auditor I at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Job ID: 13-9869
Reports To: Project Director

Overview

• The position holder will monitor the performance of all financial and operational functions of the Global Fund within the Country Operations Management Unit (COMU) for MSH Nigeria.
• The position holder will ensure that all staff are well versed in donor and MSH policies and procedures, and are adhering to such standards.  S/he will identify gaps in existing control systems, and provide recommendations to strengthen them. 
• In collaboration with the Project Director and COMU Director, s/he will develop a plan to review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency and reliability of financial reporting, compliance with MSH policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), donor compliance requirements, Nigeria law and the safeguarding of assets. S/he will plan, perform and report back on internal controls to confirm whether controls are in place and are effective. 
• S/he will also carry out reviews and oversee a system of regular spot checks to verify whether MSH complies with the respective donor, Nigeria and MSH requirement. S/he will present findings in comprehensive reports and monitoring checklists, and then conduct follow-up to ensure his/her recommendations have been implemented and adhered to.
• After receiving input from COMU Director and finance staff, and incorporating their responses into the report, the Internal Auditor Officer will present his/her final draft reports to the Director COMU  and Project Leadership team.
• S/he will assist the Nigeria Global Fund Leadership Team in following-up on audit recommendations and corrective actions from the internal and external auditors to verify the recommendations have been implemented and adhered to. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Confirms that all MSH Global Fund Project financial and operational activities are in compliance with Nigeria law, donor rules and regulations, and MSH policies and standards.
• Develops an annual review plan including regular spot checks, evaluation tools, standards, taking into account ethical considerations, and schedule to evaluate all global fund functions, including all Global Fund COMU units and all regional offices on a regular basis; and to revisit sites that are determined to be of higher risk.
• Tests internal controls, targeting high risk areas.  Document weakness and make recommendations, in written reports, to address weaknesses.
• Monitor, document, and report on progress on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans on a quarterly basis. Quarterly reports will be submitted to the CLT and the Operations Officer at Home office.
• Examines the adequacy and appropriateness of internal controls within MSH Nigeria policy framework.  Identifies gaps in policies, procedures and internal control systems and provides recommendations for strengthening them.  Follows-up recommendations to confirm they have been implemented and adhered to.
• Prepares detailed reports of each evaluation/review with prioritized findings and recommendations.  Presents regular spot check reports to MSH Global Fund Country Leadership Team.
• Follows-up recommendations from the internal and external auditors to verify that recommendations have been implemented and adhered to
• Stays abreast of laws, directives, and current trends in the local legal and NGO environment, and provides regular updates to the Nigeria Global Fund Country Leadership Team.
• Provides risk assessment for financial and operational landscape.  Identify high risk, high probability events, and provide recommended mitigation plan. Provide ad hoc risk assessments for specific scenarios by request.
• Provide ad-hoc advice, helping staff to achieve the goal of establishing sound risk management and internal control systems; offer practical advice on how best to comply with financial policy and donor guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of University Degree or HND in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting
• Knowledge of US Government funded programs, regulations and requirements
• Experience or understanding of key aspects of accounting. Experience with U.S. government projects helpful, but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
• Experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
• Understanding of the basic tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank Reconciliation
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense"
• Verbal and written language skills in English required including
• speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to conduct business in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented outlook
• Advanced reporting skills
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience)