PSI/South Sudan seeks qualified candidates for an Internal Auditor consultancy. The Consultant will perform an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in PSI/South Sudan’s financial reporting and other key processes, as well as assessing PSI/South Sudan’s compliance with both PSI’s and local policies, as well as certain key donor requirements, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses. The consultancy is based in Juba, South Sudan and reports to the Country Representative.
Key responsibilities •Developing an annual internal audit plan which supports monitoring compliance with PSI, donor and local legal requirements based on a risk prioritization, and including both PSI/South Sudan’s local operations and sub-awardees;
•Develop terms of reference for each audit to be performed;
•Establish and revise risk based audit work programs;
•Perform internal audits of PSI/South Sudan’s operations in line with the agreed annual plan to assess the effectiveness of PSI/South Sudan’s internal controls and compliance with PSI/South Sudan’s policies and procedures;
•Document internal audit testing in audit work papers, detailing the procedures performed, results of testing and conclusions reached;
•Identify control weaknesses and areas of actual or potential non-compliance with PSI and donor requirements and summarize these in an internal audit report, containing observations and internal control and procedural improvement recommendations;
•Monitor the implementation status of recommendations made by PSI/South Sudan’s internal audit team, PSI’s Global Internal Auditors, donor auditors, financial statement external auditors, and other audit recommendations as applicable;
•Support and perform initial investigations into suspected frauds in line with PSI’s Global Fraud Reporting Guidelines, and in conjunction with PSI’s Global Internal Audit department;
•Support the PSI/South Sudan’s Country Representative and Senior Management Team in the promotion of a culture of integrity and compliance, including fraud awareness training and compliance training;
•Provide capacity building support to PSI/South Sudan around internal controls and anti-fraud measures;
•Assist in the coordination of internal audit assessments performed by PSI’s Global Internal Audit team; and
•Provide summary reporting of key risks, compliance issues and findings to the PSI/South Sudan’s Country Representative and PSI’s Global Internal Audit Deputy Director. Requirements
•Qualified Chartered Accountant/CPA/ Certified Accountant and/or accounting or finance degree required
•Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred but not required
•At least five years post-qualification experience in internal or external auditing
•Good / excellent written skills in English
•Computer literacy and excellent excel skills
•Familiarity with QuickBooks beneficial
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Knowledge of USAID/Global Fund donor requirements beneficial but not required
This consultancy is based in Juba, South Sudan and will require about 40% travel within country. The term of the consultancy is expected to be for two years. This post is not family friendly, though it’s possible to have a partner accompany.
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. 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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