Internal Auditor

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Employer:The African Capacity Building Foundation
Location:Harare
Grade: PS-3
Type of Contract:  Fixed Term Renewable (subject to probationary period of 1 year)

Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015

The Foundation seeks to recruit an Internal Auditor whose specific responsibilities will among others include:
  1. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and accounting management systems.
  2. Review the implementation and performance of financial and management systems in order to assess reliability in respect of producing accurate accounts and records of transaction.
  3. Review the administrative actions for compliance with the Organization's rules and regulations.
  4. Monitor follow up action taken in response to audit findings and recommendations.
  5. Support the Head, Internal Audit in preparing the quarterly and annual reports to be used during the meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Executive Board.
  6. Facilitate Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) for departments, compile cross-cutting risks affecting the Foundation and update the risk register.
  7. Contribute to the evaluation of the status of key indicators defined under the Foundation’s Risk Appetite statement.
  8. Contribute to the review of the overall Governance, Risk and Control framework of grantees as input to the project appraisal with a view to mitigate risks associated with project implementation.
  9. Contribute to the review of the appointment and quality of external auditors at projects/programs as well as the scope of their work.
  10. Translate into French and/or proofread all relevant documents/reports of the Internal Audit department which are submitted to audit clients and other users.
Selection Criteria      
  1. Selection will be on a competitive basis and the following minimum qualifications, experience and competencies are required:
  2. Advanced University degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or related field with a financial orientation and a recognized professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or CFE.
  3.  A minimum of four years of experience in a similar position in an international organization. Experience in internal audit, external audit or compliance review, exposure to contemporary risk management and internal control framework like COSO will be an advantage.
  4. Excellent English and French language skills are required for this position. 
  5. Strong and demonstrated experience in handling technical accounting and financial reporting issues.
  6. Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively; excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels in the       
  7. organization in a multi-cultural environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications, quoting the reference “Internal Auditor,” including curriculum vitae with three (3) referees should be received at the address below by 28 February 2015.
The Executive Secretary
The African Capacity Building Foundation
P.O. Box 1562

HARARE, Zimbabwe
 E-mail:  Recruitment@acbf-pact.org
 Only shortlisted applicants being considered for interview will be contacted. The Executive Secretary reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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