Internal Audit Assistant at African Population and Health Research Center

The Center seeks to recruit an Internal Audit Assistant to provide additional capacity in the Internal Audit unit.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The job holder shall perform audit duties, in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIAs) Standards and the APHRC’s policies and procedures:

• Participate in preparation of annual internal audit plan based on risk prioritization;
• Prepare audit programs and implement annual audit plans;
• Undertake risk based audits;
• Prepare reports, document findings and develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses; agree on the timelines for corrective action with responsible managers;
• Maintain and regularly update a database of the Center’s audit findings;
• 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;
• Undertake special audit investigations on request;
• Participate in identifying training needs, develop a training plan for Center’s staff on risk management; and
• Identify improvement opportunities and efficiency gains for local policies and procedures.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA);
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly desirable;
• At least 3 years audit experience;
• Strong computer skills and exposure to ERPs;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Must have strong knowledge of IA Standards;
• Superior communications skills, verbal and written, including the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels;
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion;
• Demonstrated strong moral and ethical foundation; and
• Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently