Head Internal Audit at SOS Children Villages

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Head Internal Audit sets up and oversees audit unit at the National Office.
• The role includes procedures for audit, developing annual audit plans, carrying out risk-based audit of control processes at National Office and Field Offices/Locations, reporting on findings of reviews, making recommendations in order to remedy weakness in the systems and procedure reviewed, and support management in compliance and implementation.
• The incumbent also liaise with the external auditors in order to prevent duplication of effort and to keep them briefed on areas of concern.
• In addition, he/she will also act as the lead person for investigating whistleblower complaints and allegations of misconduct or fraud.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The head of internal audit and compliance (HIAC) plays a critical role in delivering the organisation's strategic objectives by objectively assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control. Responsible for performaning  “Financial Audits“, “ Compliance Audits“, “Information Systems Audits“, “Operational Audits“ and “Investigative Audits“. The exercise will also involve preparation of comprehensive Audit Manual, Audit Charter, and, if needed, TORs for Board Audit Commitee will also be reviewed for any revisions. Develop annual audit plan for establishment of preventive, detective and corrective controls.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function.
• Lead Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and enterprise risk assessment and planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the organization.
• Carry out risk-based audit Internal control processes at national office and field office/locations including income, expenditure, internal projects, donations, information and communication, grant applocation and grant awards, funds disbursement, and risk assessment processes.
• Lead Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, staff recruiting and development, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Communicate regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the committee of emerging risks and/or exposures (whether internal or external to the company) that should be considered, and serve as a “thought leader” with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.
• Ascertain the effective management of the resources and that all operatios of the national office are witin the policies and plans as laid down by management in compliance with best accounting pracitces and donor guidleines.
• Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management.
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention
• Ascertain the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses.
• Takes appropraite meausres for the prevention of frauds and elimination of conditions inducing fraudulent actions.
• Reports regularly to Board Audi Committeee and Management with regard to progress in achieving planned objectives of interal audit and Compliance activitty.
• Develops and pursues best practices for strategies regarding Sufficiency of Controls, Risk Management, Disaster, Recovery, Asset Mnagement, Ssustainability, etc.
• Undertakes business travel as and wjhen required to assist regional oiifce Audit, Act as the Compliance Officer for investigating whistleblower compliants and allegations of misconduct or fraud.
• Prepares reports containing observations, comments and recommendations based on carried out work. Support management in compliance of recommendations.
• Assist in knowldege management process by providing accurate, sound and timely professional advice to SOS Nigeria managemnet, Audit Committee and Board.
• Liaise with the External auditors in order to prevent duplication of efforts  and to keep them briefed on areas of concern in order that both external and internal audit functions could be carried out efficeintly and effectively.
• Contributes in all relevant meetings involving consideration of policy/procedures formation matters and other allied matters relating to overall operations of the organisation.
• Ascertains Management’s compliance with the agreements executed with donor agencies are strictly implemented.
• Ensures the confidentiatlity of financial and technical information including audit findings and observations from the irrelevant entities.
• All other roles and responsilibility as contained in the Internal Audit Charter.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• BSC/HND in Accounting/Auditing /Financial Management
• MBA/M.Sc. is an added advantage
• Professional qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years (with at least 5 years’ experience in INGO/NGO

SOFT SKILLS:

• Good use of Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills
• Relationship building/Interpersonal skills
• Arithmetic/analytical reasoning
• Respect for clients as subject matter experts
• Honest and transparent lines of communication
• Time management
• Tenacity and Ethics
• Continuous learning