Audit and Internal Control Officer at Youth Integrated For Positive Development Initiatiative

Sector: Audit
Duty location: Maiduguri

Report to: Executive Director
Duration: 12 Months with Possibilities of extension

ROLE PURPOSE

The Internal Control Officer performs control testing and monitoring activities on key processes linked to significant risks identified within the organization.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Role Dimensions: 

Internal:  Internally, interacts with different unit in HQ, Field, Risk & Assurance units of different metiers

External:  No external relationships

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Performs financial and non-financial review for field mission and Head Office
• Independently performs compliance checks of the internal control system based on SOPs and test plans related to processes with medium to high level of complexity
• Verifies that controls in place in a process under review are implemented effectively
• Proactively studies all YIPDI rules and guidelines relevant to the process
• Ensures proper, complete, and auditable documentation of review performed
• Drafts the noted non-compliance findings and submits to the Team Lead for review
• Reviews responses to findings and responds in a timely manner
• Escalates issues and review gaps to the Team Lead
• May be called upon to present his/her findings to the respective process owners in the field or in Head Office
• May provide support to the Team Lead as needed
• Participates in functional groups that aim to achieve the objectives of the unit aligned to its strategies
• Completes relevant trainings determined necessary for the role
• Actively participates in reflections that aim to improve efficiency and effectivity of the unit

Additional Duties

• May be deployed to the field or HQ for support mission as necessary
• May provide support to other process teams where qualified
• Represents the YIPDI in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings, and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the YIPDI’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

Selection Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience in internal or external audit
• Experience in quality assurance audit is an asset
• Degree or Master's in any related field and Qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is an asset
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluent command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of other languages (preferably Kanuri and Hausa) is a core criterion is an asset

Our Values

At the YIPDI, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. 

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for YIPDI staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for junior staff.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that YIPDI’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed.
• Advocates for minimum standards of humanitarian relief and maintains in accordance with the Sphere Charter and YIPDI’s Code of Conduct.

General

• Comply with YIPDI policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, fraud, and other relevant policies and procedures.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds him/her accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and achieving the YIPDIvalues.
• Holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences for result-oriented oriented.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for YIPDI, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, think strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members, and external partners.
• Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to explore more innovative solutions in WASH Programming

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.

Working for Youth Integrated for Positive Development Initiative

YIPDI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

YIPDI is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. YIPDI conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with YIPDI will be expected to sign YIPDI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organisation is a plus.
• Previous experience working within the context of North-East Nigeria
• Knowledge of locally spoken languages will be an added advantage.

Additional job responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonable level of skills and experiences.

Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the YIPDI Equal Opportunities, Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and adult; protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children and adults from abuse and maltreatment, preventing harm to children and adults' health or development ensuring children and adults grow up with the provision of safe and effective caretaking, action to enable all children and adults to have the best outcomes.

Humanitarian response:
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be flexible.

At YIPDI, we give employees at all levels responsibility and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to YIPDI’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment, and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse, and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. YIPDI has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation,