Internal Audit Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Key Duties and Responsibilities of Internal Audit Officer

• S/he will assist in contributing to the improvement of WEWE control processes, risk management, and governance
• S/he will assist in carrying out pre- and post-review of all financial expenditures
• S/he will assist in reviewing CBO’s monthly certified expenditure reports
• S/he will assist in carrying out internal control assessment on CBOs
• S/he will assist in performing monthly reviews and evaluation of financial records/reports and bank reconciliation statements
• S/he will assist in ensuring WEWE and donor’s assets are safeguarded
• S/he will assist in ensuring that inventory record is up-to-date, complete, and accurate
• S/he will assist the organization in carrying out risk identification and timely reporting to the appropriate authority with improvement recommendations
• S/he will assist in the timely investigation of all cases of fraudulent practices and missing assets
• S/he will assist in preparing reports that reflect the audit’s results and document reviewed
• S/he will assist in documenting the process and preparing the audit findings memorandum
• S/he will assist in conducting follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• S/he will assist in periodically carrying out Fraud Awareness and Preventing training for staff

 Qualification Requirements:

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
• Candidates must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction
• Must be a full member of ICAN or equivalent
• Other related professional courses will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

• At least 2 – 4 years experience in an audit firm managing similar responsibilities
• Must have experience in participating in statutory or audits of local NGOs
• Must be very strong in report writing – i.e., evidence that you have led audit assignments and have been the ones writing the final audit report for their audit firm.
• Must have experience writing quarterly audit reports to the board
• Be proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations.
• Knowledge of carrying out audits of US CDC funding or USAID funding is an added advantage