Head of Division, Internal Audit and Norms at ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)

ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). EBID includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

The main objective of EBID is to contribute to the economic development of West Africa through the financing of ECOWAS and NEPAD projects and programs. The headquarters of the bank is in Lome in the Togolese Republic.

As part of its capacity building efforts, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is seeking qualified candidates who are citizens of the community to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Division, Internal Audit and Norms

Grade P5-1
Location: Togo

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, Operations and Evaluation, the Head of Division, Internal Audit and Norms shall supervise internal audit and audit standard activities.
• He/she will provide all management bodies with regular, independent, and objective assessments and audits on financial, accounting, operational, administrative and other activities, including identification of avenues to improve operational accountability and effectiveness.

Duties

• Prepare flexible audit plan using a risk-identification-based methodology and recommending ways of mitigating them;
• Ensure the proper functioning of the internal control systems established by the Bank in order to safeguard its assets and make recommendations to correct deficiencies;
• Implement the annual audit plan as approved, and report periodically on progress and results;
• Audit activities and programs of EBID, including services provided by external service-providers;
• Conduct audits, operational, administrative and Information Technology financial, including projects and programs financed by the Bank;
• Meet any request made by the Head of the Institution or the Audit Committee and provide advice and guidance to Management;
• Maintain a system of continuous monitoring for the effectiveness of the measures taken by the Management to implement recommendations of the Internal Audit and the External Auditors;
• Conduct audit activities in strict compliance with international standards;
• Work with the External Auditor to ensure the best audit service for the Bank;
• Represent the Director in working groups and committees;
• Supervise the implementation of the annual internal audit work plan, as approved, including, where appropriate, tasks or missions requested by the President and/or the Audit Committee;
• Carry out all other duties assigned by the Director or Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Master's degree in Accounting from a recognized University or a professional qualification (Chartered Accountant) from an Accountancy Institute recognized by the International Federation of Accountants;
• Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in an Internationally recognized Audit and/or Chartered Accountancy Firm or an International financial institution;
• Good knowledge of financial and economic analysis of projects;
• Ability to propose relevant analytical solutions leading to concrete plans of action;
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Must also have good analytical and writing skills, and be attentive to detail;
• Ability to lead a team in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to impart knowledge, delegate duties and responsibilities, supervise and take decisions;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports as well as specialized working notes on financial issues;
• Good organizational and communication skills;
• Good physical condition to be able to participate in field missions.

General Requirements
Candidates must:

• Be citizens of ECOWAS Member States;
• Not be above 45 years of age;
• Be computer literate (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Be fluent in French and/or English and/or Portuguese, and proficient in one of the other two languages.

Application Closing Date
17h00 GMT; 30th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send or deliver their applications and CV's in sealed envelope, marked "2015 Recruitment Exercise" and state the position applied to the address below:
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
Department of Administration and Human Resources
128, Bd. du 13 Janvier,
BP 2704,
Lome-Togo.

Application must include

• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• A letter of interest;
• Copies of degrees or certificates;
• Copy of identity card or passport;
• Copy of birth certificate.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a test. EBID reserves the right to stop further action on this job vacancy notice