Internal Audit Officer

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other social science-related field
  
• Applicants with a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction will be an added advantage
  
• Must be a full member of ICAN or equivalent
  
• Other related professional courses will be an added advantage
  
• At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in an audit firm managing similar responsibilities
  
• Must have experience in participating in statutory or audits of local NGOs
  
• Must be very strong in report writing – i.e., evidence that you have assisted in audit assignments and have been writing the final audit report for their audit firm.
  
• Be proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software.
  
• Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations.
  

Responsibilities:

• S/he will assist in carrying out pre- and post-review of all financial expenditures/documents
  
• S/he will assist in contributing to the improvement of WEWE control processes, risk management, and governance
  
• S/he will assist in performing monthly reviews and evaluations of financial records/reports and bank reconciliation statements
  
• S/he will assist in ensuring WEWE and donor’s assets are safeguarded
  
• S/he will assist in ensuring that the inventory record is up-to-date, complete, and accurate
  
• S/he will assist the organization in carrying out risk identification and timely reporting to the appropriate authority with improvement recommendations
  
• S/he will assist in the timely investigation of all cases of fraudulent practices and missing assets
  
• S/he will assist in preparing reports that reflect the audit’s results and documents reviewed
  
• S/he will assist in documenting the process and preparing the audit findings memorandum
  
• S/he will assist in conducting follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions
  
• S/he will assist in periodically carrying out Fraud Awareness and Prevention training for staff
  
• S/he will perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.