GBLCAREERS

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Description

Job Summary:

• In a team environment, using innovative approaches, act as a business partner of management (SLT and Audit Committees) in identifying and addressing control and efficiency needs.
• The auditor will do this by working with management to identify risks and inefficiencies associated with achieving management’s objectives; assessing the adequacy of controls to reduce identified risks or improve efficiency; and recommending controls or other activities to efficiently reduce these risks.
• This position is responsible for testing transactions, reviewing the level of control and safeguarding of all assets, evaluating and recommending improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of all systems and procedures, investigating the impact of fraud, and suggesting improvements to systems, policies, and procedures that govern all of the above.
• The Internal Auditor will perform tasks for new systems/procedures/functions, areas of high risk, and areas with undefined/poorly defined systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and document preliminary procedures and share with appropriate stakeholders
• Conduct entry meeting with appropriate staff to explain the purpose and scope of audit
• Collect and assimilate data, assess processes and controls.
• Evaluate means of safeguarding resources, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, reliability of financial and operational information.
• Draft observations and recommendations for areas tested and discuss with appropriate level of management to assure agreement and develop creative solutions to issues identified.
• Keep staff informed (on a timely basis) about progress of work and important issues arising
• Preparpe a concise and clear final report with findings, recommendations and implementation dates.
• Develop and document a tracking system to followup on implemenation status and on a monthly basis, submit to CD.
• Conduct special audits and assignments requested by management, ensuring that requests are based on appropriate risk assessment and present key findings and issues at SLT meetings on a quarterly basis,
• Maintain knowledge of cutting-edge audit tools and CARE’s operations, operating environment, internal and external risks, and best practices.
• Keep up to date, via CARE USA and other CI member audit departments, and any regional audit forums, to gain better understanding of areas to be audited and to identify risks and opportunities, industry trends, and benchmarks.
• Keep current on relevant developments within CARE concerning Finance, Information Services, Human Resources, Fundraising, and Program.
• Keep current on developments in the areas of general accounting, auditing, non-profit issues, and government regulations.
• Maintain expertise in donor rules and regulations (USG, EU, CIDA, Danida, DFID, etc)
• Evaluate the existing control systems in CO to determine areas of risk.
• Prepare and keeup updated an annual audit risk map, as per CARE USA standards.
• Based on assessment of risk, determine audit plan and calendar for the year, updating the plan when changes in risk occur.
• Prepsent plan and calendar and any updates to CD and Accra-based audit committee for approval.
• Develop and document the strategy, procedure and tools used to  conduct audits, including audit checklists, based on CARE USA guidance.
• Identify, in the course of audits, training and capacity development needs of staff (finance, admin and program) and provide such training or identify how it can be provided. Provide support to Sub office Audit when required.
• Coordinate external audits including audits by CARE USA and other CI members
• In collaboration with the Finance Controller, prepare the terms of reference for external audits required by donors.
• Liaise with CARE USA internal audit department, other CI members and audit firms regarding donor audit requirements.
• Coordinate verification of audit findings and recommendations and when necessary, liaise with the regional unit for validation or review of critical audit questions;
• Monitor and report to management and audit committees on implementation status.
• Facilitate preparation of CARE USA internal audits, in coordination with finance controller, admin/HR manager, CD and other staff.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum qualification of first degree in accounting or finance and/or ACCA, CA or similar qualification
• Masters in Accounting  or Finance will be an added advantage
• At least three years of internal control/audit experience with an internal or external audit is required.
• Experience with an international NGO or international organization (USAID, EU, DANIDA, UN) is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/ her own work
• High degree of accuracy to ensure correctness of financial information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good understanding of concepts, methods and principles of internal auditing
• Some familiarity with US Government or other (EU, CIDA, etc) rules and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential as is attention to detail, team work, customer services and the ability to work in a large, complex international organization
• Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs
• Ability to prepare reports and articulate emerging issues and defend recommendations
• Is at ease and works well in a multicultural and diverse environment; Strong interpersonal skills
• Works with minimum supervision , is  proactive and has a personal drive
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast paced working environment.
• Problem Solving -What has to be done is known, but how to do is not always defined.
• The incumbent must have interpolative skills to pick and choose the right strategy to address a given problem.