Internal Audit and Risk Officer at Fairtrade International

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas;
• Developing risk-based audit plans, programmes, and schedules;
• Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets, and schedules;
• Conducting preliminary reviews of the areas to be audited;
• Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes;
• Performing audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures;
• Examining and evaluating the FTA’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented.
• Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings;
• Leading specific audit teams;
• Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos;
• Following up audits to determine the extent of implementation of audit recommendations;
• Oversight of risk management activities;
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be in possession of Certified Public Accountants or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant or any other relevant.
• Member of a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant or any other relevant body;

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum eight (8) years in relevant work and at least two (2) years in a supervisory role in comparable position;
• Thorough understanding of international NGO financial reporting standards
• Risk management and audit processes.
• General fraud prevention strategies.
• Ability to project and uphold Independence of mind.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organization and planning skills
• Able to meet strict deadlines to inform business decisions
• Strong negotiating skills