Internal Audit and Compliance Executive at The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF)

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit and Compliance Director (Assistant) oversees the organization's audit and compliance functions, ensuring adherence to internal controls, financial regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) , International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and /Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and donors’ requirements.
• Reporting to the Board of Trustees (BOT), this role conducts pre- and post-transaction audits to strengthen risk management, governance, and financial integrity. 
• The manager will assess internal controls, ensure compliance with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) principles, and recommend strategic improvements to enhance transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities
Audit and Compliance Oversight:

• Develop and present a risk-based internal audit plan to the BOT.
• Conduct pre- and post-transaction reviews to ensure compliance, prevent errors, and detect oversight, and loopholes.
• Oversee SOX compliance for financial reporting, internal controls, and governance.
• Perform internal control assessments based on COSO framework principles.
• Provide audit recommendations, including compliance training and system enhancements.

Risk Management and Internal Control Reviews:

• Lead pre-transaction assessments to ensure policy compliance before execution.
• Conduct post-transaction reviews to identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to strengthen governance and financial controls.
• Perform special risk assessments as required by management or the BOT.

Financial Monitoring and Compliance:

• Monitor financial transactions and grants for compliance with SOX and donor agreements.
• Ensure pre-approval audits for high-risk transactions and review post-execution reconciliations.
• Conduct procurement audits, financial reconciliations, and IFRS/GAAP compliance reviews.

Ad-Hoc Reviews and Special Assignments:

• Conduct governance assessments, system evaluations, and special control reviews.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, ensuring alignment with regulatory and donor requirements.
• Provide advisory support on pre- and post-audit findings, improving operational efficiencies.

Qualifications and Expertise

• Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Professional certifications required: CIA, CISA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or financial controls.
• Expertise in COSO, SOX, IFRS /GAAP, and donor procurement policies.
• Strong understanding of pre- and post-audit methodologies and risk-based auditing.
• High ethical integrity, confidentiality, and analytical decision-making skills.·
• Must be knowledgeable on Key Compliance & Governance Frameworks such as
  • COSO Frameworks, Internal control and risk management
  • SOX Compliance: Financial integrity and governance
  • IFRS/GAAP: Financial reporting standards
  • IIA Internal Audit Standards: Risk-based audit and ethical practices.