The Internal Audit Officer is responsible for assisting the Director – Internal Audit and the Senior Internal Audit Officer in ensuring that the Unit’s established strategic and operational objectives are achieved and that it adds value to AGRA processes by identifying opportunities for improvement in line with best practices. S/he supports them in providing independent assurance that the organization’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively.
- The ideal candidate will support the unit in fulfilling its
established business objectives; The unit adds value to AGRA processes by
identifying opportunities for improvement in line with best practices.
Audit work conforms to the International Standards for Professional
Practice of Internal Auditing published by The Institute of Internal
Auditors and adopted by AGRA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a preliminary survey of the audit process or grant
project for review, which will define the audit universe for the
assignment and include an initial risk assessment of the priority areas
that need to be addressed.
- Execute audits in the AGRA Audit Management System, verifying
that audit information provided is factual and adequately supported.
- Prepare a summary of key observations and have them discussed
with the process owner/grantee management at the exit meeting. Solicit and
incorporate formal responses from project management/process owners on the
areas of improvement and the timelines for implementation of the agreed-on
action plans.
- Create reports on the opportunities for improvement succinctly
and in simple language while giving due regard to management comments.
- Build the capacity of grantees, Program Officers, and partners
through training to increase awareness on the importance of sound internal
controls, best practices, and recurring audit issues and encourage
accountability for demonstrating results.
- Lead in the management of the audit performance and act as the
first level of contact for the Unit staff, audit management system users,
consultants, and outsourced service providers.
- Assess the audit implementation status to ensure that the
agreed issues are followed, and issues/challenges are resolved.
- Organize for the issuing of the Terms of Reference (TOR)
drawing on the risk assessment 2 weeks before fieldwork onset.
- Organizes the Unit’s contracts process for consultants and
outsourced service providers and monitors their deliverables and payment.
- Supports the unit administration including travel
facilitation, ordering supplies, maintaining records and database systems
management
Key Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance or Accounting or
equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience in planning, and
undertaking internal audits, investigations, corporate governance, risk
management, internal controls, and compliance.
- Accountancy qualification i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA and membership
to a professional body.
- Professional or in progress towards acquiring qualifications
in internal audit work i.e. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or/ and
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be a plus.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software
applications.
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
(e.g. Oracle, NAVISION) will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with working for non-profit organizations or
public enterprises will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, and data mining ability.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like
Fresh Books and QuickBooks.
- Ability to work independently in a diverse environment.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
- Strong ability to influence positively both upwards and
downwards.
- Strong leadership and people management experience
How To Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this
position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your
e-mail and telephone contacts) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote
the job reference number IAO/IAU/03/2024 in the subject line
of the application e-mail.
Applications must be received on or before 5th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.