Internal Auditor at Sydani Group

Job Responsibilities 

Note: The duties and responsibilities described below are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessitated by job demands. 

Financial Compliance 

• Ensure all books of accounts are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles and standards 
• Check to ensure that all purchase orders obtain the required authorization and approval in line with company policies/procedures 
• Cross-check the documentation for all financial transactions to ensure they are complete and adequate 
• Monitor cash advances to staff and follow-up for their retirements 
• Work with the external auditors during the annual audit of financial year-end. 

Business Process Analysis and Improvement 

• Cross-check and ensure that all purchases are duly posted into the appropriate accounts by the administrative department 
• Conduct periodic stock taking with the store personnel  
• Ensure that there is total compliance in keeping track records of movements of goods in and out of the company by the store officials 
• Ensure adequate reconciliations of physical stock with bin records and computer postings 
• Develop effective ways to cut costs and improve profitability 
• Report any misuse of stock materials, company tools, equipment, etc. 

Risk Assessment and Management 

• Cross-check and ensure that all purchases are duly posted into the appropriate accounts by the administrative department 
• Carry out pre/post transaction audit through the audit checklist on a daily or weekly basis 
• Identify the financial risk of the company and offer recommendations to reduce the risk 
• Conduct an audit of the admin department to identify risks associated with the unit and give recommendations on weaknesses identified 

Internal Control 

• Check to ensure that all purchase orders obtain the required authorization and approval in line with company policies/procedures 
• Coordinate and monitor the Internal Audit process 
• Review the procurement processes objectively and regularly, including spot checks and stock taking as may be assigned from time to time 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree (First or second-class upper) with at least three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration 
• A minimum of three (3) years of audit and/or accounting experience; audit/accounting experience in the international development space, in financial services or in management consulting, is required 

Professional certification in accounting or auditing preferred e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CISA will be an advantage 

• Experience with the audit/internal control requirements/processes of significant donors like USAID (United States Agency for International Development), BMGF (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), US-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), is desirable 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing, and proficiency in the application of internal audit theory, standards, procedures, and techniques. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Accounting software e.g., QuickBooks, Sage 
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting reporting standards 
• Attention to details 
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills 
• High level of integrity and reliability 
• Ability to work with little or no supervision 
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 

What we offer

Sydani offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, group life insurance, competitive compensation, generous bonuses, rapid career growth, and the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned consultants and ever-expanding industry experts.