Audit Associate, USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Project
Tracking Code
11757
Job Description
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
PATH is implementing a
5-year USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto (NYM) project, a United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) project that is funded by the US President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The overall purpose of the program is
to increase access to and use of quality county-led health and social services
in select counties in Kenya. This is a service delivery project at the county
level, providing HIV care and treatment; services to orphans and vulnerable
children (OVC) and adolescents; and services in the areas of family
planning/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health
(FP/RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
The project supports
County governments in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals, which seek
to attain the health and overall well-being of men, women, children and
adolescents. The planned activities will enhance the capacity of county health
and social services systems and structures to provide care and support for
people living with HIV (PLHIV), OVC and their families, women, children and
youth in a sustainable way. The strong partnerships thus created will reduce
dependence on foreign assistance while supporting the Journey to Self-Reliance
(J2SR).
Job Summary
PATH Kenya through USAID
Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit an Audit Associate who will be
responsible for performing a variety of internal audits, operational audits,
and special projects in the NYM project. These reviews and audits will include
detailed assessment of operational and financial activities where a thorough
understanding of control processes must be obtained from a variety of people
and resources. The resulting output from these reviews will be reported to the
Internal Audit Lead, Director, Global Risk & Compliance, the projects’ s
Senior Management team, PATH Kenya Senior Management and the Audit & Risk
Committee of the Board that will include any audit findings as well as
recommendations for strengthening internal controls, mitigating financial
risks, and safeguarding PATH assets. This position is an important internal collaborator
with field-based operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform
internal audits of NYM projects including sub recipients as per the audit
plans. Issue pre-audit announcement letters, gather pre-audit
documentation, perform audit-specific risk assessment, conduct audit
tests, prepare audit working papers, develop draft reports reflecting
results of testing, engage management in discussion of findings and obtain
management action plan, and finalize report for review by the Internal
Audit Lead.
- Provide
constructive suggestions relative to enhancing current procedures on the
existing PATH policies and procedures to accommodate situations in the
various field offices.
- Assisting
in carrying out internal investigations as requested by, and under the
direction of the Internal Audit Lead. Perform investigations of allegations
of fraud, waste, or abuse in PATH projects and operations, and documenting
recommendations. Promote and encourage a learning environment during
audits for field-based staff in a manner consistent with PATH’s values and
leadership principles.
- Support
compliance reviews with respect to donor rules and regulations, both
internal and with project partners. Review compliance with applicable
local laws to safeguard assets of PATH. Review application of PATH
policies and procedures across field operations.
- Promote
Internal Audit as a value add to the organization and deliver audit
services that consistently improve the control environment and achieve
operational excellence.
- Provide
business insight and communicate all audit related issues to the Internal
Audit Lead.
- Review
the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Review application of and
adherence to PATH policies and procedures across field operations.
- Continuously
audit key risk areas as identified by the team leader, review of staff
advances, surprise cash count and spot checks during meetings and
conferences.
- Reviews
PATH Money Transfer System of payment, MOH activities and internal control
measures around the payment system.
- Review
direct benefits received by beneficiaries under the project, including but
not limited to cash transfers, school fees and commodity distribution.
- Reviews
internal controls around operations within projects, analyzing
expenditures and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
- Review
of grants and sub awards management process, monitor project
implementation in accordance with the grants and sub-contract agreements.
Required Experience
- Bachelor
of Commerce Degree or Business Administration.
- A
minimum of CPA Part 2 Qualification.
- Must
have basic knowledge in computer applications like MS Office and data base
management.
- Effective
communication skills.
- Must
have attention to details and be keen on accuracy.
- A
minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar position
- Experience
working with a diverse set of donors and stakeholders including US
Government agencies, private foundations, multilateral agencies, Kenyan
Ministry of Health, etc.
- Working
understanding of US government contracts, cooperative agreements, and sub
awards from federal agencies such as USAID. General knowledge of US
Government contracting regulations and policies, including experience in
federal compliance rules, regulations and standards associated with
federal funds. (This would include knowledge of 2CFR200
regulations.)
- Self-motivated
and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong
organizational skills with the ability to gather, synthesize and analyze
large amounts of data and information in an efficient, organized manner.
- Strong
communication skills both speaking and writing. Ability to communicate
positively and effectively in English.
- Skilled
in dealing with individuals across the organization and with external
third parties.
- Ability
to travel broadly across Western Kenya region to various PATH and its
partners’ offices up to 30% of the time.
How to Apply
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where
diversity is valued.