Regional Internal Auditor Job AKDN

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The position

The Regional Internal Audit function within AKF is considered strategic and consequential within the institution’s framework to delivery impactful development programming and advancing the quality of life of marginalized communities. Working closely with the institution’s regional governance and management teams, the Regional Internal Auditor is charged with driving accountability, transparency, and best practice across all institutional dimensions. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit planning including the preparation of detailed audit work plans for each department, country, and field office in coordination with Country Finance leads, Country CEO’s, and the Finance and Audit Committee, with the scope, objectives and procedures based on an evaluation of applicable risks.
• Develop management audit approaches to address risks, donor requirements, and promote operational effectiveness. Assess internal control systems ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. 
• Conduct testing and analysis of specified areas identified in work plan by carrying out interviews, reviewing processes, and using samples and other data to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures and best practice. Able to understand, engage, and provide value-add recommendation on all institutional dimensions including development programming, financial management, asset management, operational processes, and human resources.
• Draft comprehensive and complete reports including the results from the audit reviews assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to these, identify areas for improvement and any reportable issues that need to be elevated to management for actioning in addition to the associated risk.
• Verbally present results to Country management and governance to obtain responses on the findings and alignment of the actions to address such findings. In collaboration with Country leads and directors, identify and recommend ways to increase efficiencies of processes and internal controls.
• Develop tools to track audit data and ensure that follow up actions are performed as agreed and in a timely manner. Draft Internal Audit reports and dashboards for leadership which clearly communicate insights and recommendations.
• Manage internal audit resource, creating task-based assignments, following up, and communicating progress and results.  
• Conduct investigations related to loss, financial and programmatic fraud, and corruption in coordination with Human Resources.
• Build trust and a positive relationship at all levels of the organization by approaching the work with a spirit of collaboration and collective improvement to advance the institutions vision, mission, and values.
• Tactfully follow-up on agreed upon recommendations.
• Escalate higher level issues to the Finance and Audit Committee.

The requirements

Location: Based in either of three countries (Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania)

Educational Background

• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Certified Internal Auditor Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CPA, ACCA, is mandatory.

Skills and Competencies required:

• At least 10 years of experience of audit work at senior level.
• Strong experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes.
• Demonstrable ability to focus on key issues, facilitating focus on crucial matters of control and oversight.
• Demonstrated experience working with internation ana multilateral organisations
• Strong experience in producing high quality effective written reports and can articulate effectively at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact and confidence.
• Cultural awareness and work well with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate integrity.
• Experience of evaluating systems and processes by identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software and financial management systems
• Commitment to AKF’s code of conduct and values
• Effective collaboration across multicultural teams and stakeholders located across multiple offices, organisations, and geographies.
• Flexibility is required to operate effectively in the three countries as well related field trips

This is a local posting open to nationals of the location of the role: Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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