Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Internal Audit Officer (JG7)
Deadline: Friday, 18 February 2022
Responsibility
The Internal Audit Officer is responsible for supporting the Internal Audit Managers in providing high-quality internal audit and fraud management services at a tactical level to TMEA which meet recognised international standards, and which adds value to TMEA.
S/he shall assist in planning and conducting operational, programmatic, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls in line with TMEA’s policies, procedures and regulations.

Roles and responsibilities
Corporate level responsibilities
• Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours and embed a positive risk and control culture.
• Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations to management of all types of risks (including fraud risk) applicable to the role.
• Understand and comply with the relevant end–to–end processes including applicable risk and controls.
• Seek to identify, understand and escalate risk events/incidents/ issues on a timely basis focusing on fixing root–causes and taking ownership of identified mitigating actions.
• Complete all relevant mandatory trainings within the stipulated timelines.
• Contribute to the development/revision of tools and procedures to document and share knowledge, incentivise staff/teams and enforce compliance and standards.
• Participate in regular informal and formal reflection, knowledge sharing and learning events.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
• Promote and adhere to TMEA’s core values and ensure compliance with organisations policies and procedures.
• Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud and corruption, and ensure immediate reporting of any corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens TMEA’s reputation.
• Adhere to the safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concerns.
• Any other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.
• Internal Audit Strategy Implementation
• Ensure all internal audit activities are carried out in accordance with set policies and procedures.
• Execute audits of internal controls and TMEA activities in accordance with audit programs.
• Uphold the highest professional standards and compliance with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal
• Auditors.
• Conducting Audits
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of TMEA’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in the documentation of process flows and walk-through testing during audit engagements.
• With appropriate supervision, perform audit procedures that encompass governance, risk management and internal control assessments to ensure set deadlines are met.
• Assess and advise on the adequacy of the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls within the relevant policies and procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Obtain, manage, and assess the reliability of audit evidence in addition to work papers and ensure electronic audit files are updated in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and the TMEA Internal Audit Manual.
• With appropriate supervision, carry out special audits, investigations or other related tasks as directed by the Internal Audit Manager (M1 and/or M2).
• Fraud risk management
• Support the implementation of the Fraud policy.
• Conduct adhoc and investigative assignments where required in line with the stipulated methodology and timelines.
• Reporting
• Manage auditee/client needs and expectations.
• Prepare formal, coherent, concise and timely written audit reports on the audit observations and practical recommendations for areas requiring improvement.
• Ensure that Team-Mate is updated with key risks and controls, risk assessments, work-papers, issues tracking updates and client feedback.
• Administration
• Coach, supervise and appraise temporary staff/interns as and when the department requires their services.
• Coordinate departmental and client meetings and/or engagement sessions
• Requirements
• Undergraduate degree plus five years’ relevant experience OR Postgraduate degree plus three years’
• relevant experience.
• Full membership of and certification by the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) including but not limited to CIA, QIAL, CRMA, CCSA, BEAC etc. OR Full membership of and certification by a professional accounting body for example ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, etc.
• Information Systems auditing qualifications (CISA, CISM, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

• Work experience
• For undergraduate degree holders, at least five years relevant experience OR at least three years of relevant work experience in a busy work environment for postgraduate degree holders.
• A successful track record in internal audit, programming and/or project management.
• Technical skills and behavioural competencies
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Demonstrates awareness of and applies IIA code of ethics.
• Good skills in written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work well in a team and a multicultural environment.
• The ability to handle competing priorities and a challenging workload.
• An understanding of the development sector.
• Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with internal audit practice.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Critical thinking: Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• A self–motivated individual who requires minimal supervision.
• Sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation within programmes would be an added advantage.
• A personal commitment to, and a good understanding of, diversity and equality at the workplace.
• Ability to travel within the region (sometimes at short notice).
• Risks associated with the position
• Physical risks associated with travel across Eastern, Horn and Southern Africa, as the role requires travel to various sites and locations.
• Health risk associated with travel during time of Covid –19
• Risks that may arise due to the nature of engagements such as investigations.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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