CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 04 Oct 2014

PSI seeks a qualified Internal Auditor who will handle the internal audit functions of PSI South Sudan. This position is responsible for the overall internal audit portfolio within the organization. The auditor will be responsible for identifying risk areas and recommending appropriate internal control procedures to mitigate risk. Audit functions will include testing PSI South Sudan internal controls, testing compliance with contracts, grants, agreements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The auditor will also be responsible for determining credibility of financial transactions and performing procedures to detect possible fraudulent acts. The auditor activities will be guided by international auditing standards and PSI policies and procedures. He/she will work closely with the organization’s senior management and will report directly to the Country Representative with a dotted line to the PSI Audit team in DC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify risk areas and develop a risk profile for the country office and recommend appropriate internal control procedures to mitigate risks
• Prepare annual internal audit plan based on risk prioritization
• Perform internal audits in line with the agreed annual plan to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, efficient use of resources, and compliance with PSI, donor and local legal requirements and regulations.
• Conduct spot checks including reviewing documentation, interviewing staff, gathering evidence from vendors, partners and individuals to validate correctness and integrity of data generated by PSI South Sudan
• Identify instances of non-compliance with PSI global/local policies and procedures, control weaknesses and errors in the recording of transactions.
• Prepare a report documenting findings and develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses. Agree the timelines for corrective action with responsible managers
• Regularly monitor and report the status of both internal and external audit recommendations and appraise adequacy of follow-up action taken on audit findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with PSI’s global internal audit unit and ensure adoption and implementation of new requirements and regulations
• Identify training needs, develop a training plan for PSI program and field supervisors on risk management
• Identify improvement opportunities for local policies and procedures
• Carry out special audit assignments and investigations

Perform other related duties as needed

EXPERANCES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or related fields and Certified Public Accountant(CPA ) Authorized Chartered certified accountant (ACCA ) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Five years or above related work experience, two of them in audit role
• Familiarity with Global fund, DFID, USAID and other donor’s rules and regulation and their compliance requirements
• Familiarity with automated accounting systems such as Lawson and QuickBooks
• Knowledge of IIA Standards and GAAP governing not-for-profit organizations a distinct advantage
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and to work independently
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion
• Demonstrated strong moral and ethical foundation
• Experience in post conflict area and willing to travel all the field offices and different states of South Sudan.

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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