The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor (PAP)
Requisition ID: 1461 Location: Midrand, South Africa
Contract Type: Regular
Reports to: Committee on Audit and Public Accounts of the PAP and the President of the PAP
Directorate/Department : Bureau of the PAP
Division: Internal Audit Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3
Purpose of Job
To Provide technical support in auditing PAP activities designed to add value and improve operations and the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Main Functions
Coordinates all the work in the OIA.
Supervises the Internal Auditor.
iTransmits and explains management policies and organizational objectives of the PAP to all staff members of the OIA.
Sets objectives of the OIA Unit.
Determines and recommends staff requirements and their job specification where necessary.
Participates in staff recruitment both for the OIA and other Units.
Attends Management and Bureau meetings and provides advice where required.
Presents reports to the PAP Management and the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts.
Specific Responsibilities
Reviews and presents Annual and 3-year work plan of the OIA to Management and the CAPA.
Prepares, reviews and manages the Audit programmes for all audits, investigations and other consulting services.
Evaluates staff under him.
Attends CAPA meetings and provides it with assurance services and technical support.
Performs audit jobs.
Reviews from time to time the Risk Management System of the PAP and advises on the status of the risk register and risk management process.
Performs and supervises investigations matters where necessary.
Performs consulting services when required by the PAP Management.
Coordinates and directs Performance audit assignments
Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Management and Bureau of the PAP.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s Degree in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 7 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two (2) of which must have been obtained at supervisory level.
Certificate in CIA ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage
Experience in working on ERP-SAP
Or
Bachelor’s Degree in in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 10 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two of which must have been obtained at supervisory level
Certificate in CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage.
Required Skills:
Knowledge and experience with MS Office, Knowledge of SAP ERP desired.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Report writing skills
Communication and negotiating skills.
Planning and organizational skills.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Perspective
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
Foster Accountability Culture
Communicating with impact
Learning Orientation
Change Management
Functional Competencies:
Drive for Results
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge Sharing
Fosters Innovation
Languages:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.