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 (AfCFTA)
Requisition ID: 1943 Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Head of Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Institutional Matters & Programme Coordination
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular
Purpose of Job
Perform audits of AfCFTA Secretariat, financial and information systems, assessing compliance with applicable standards and guidelines and sufficiency of internal controls.
Main Functions
Audits AfCFTA Secretariat administrative, human resources and financial records, statements, and reports, verifying accuracy and consistency.
Audits AfCFTA Secretariat information systems, assessing compliance with data security and storage requirements.
Reviews internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness.
Drafts and presents reports of findings and analysis; identifies and recommends revisions and improvements to accounting practices and procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
Perform internal audit and risk management, conduct internal audits of the AfCFTA Secretariat
Provide audit guidelines and principles by understanding and documenting business processes, interpreting financial policies and procedures, governance practices and regulatory requirements, assessing compliance with African Union laws, policies and procedures
Support the safeguarding of assets by reviewing the internal controls of those assets and verifying the existence of those assets
Identify potential operational, financial or compliance risks that warrant audit attention
Contribute to the development of an overall internal review and audit program for the AfCFTA Secretariat by identifying files and activities to be analysed and planning work assignments for departmental audits
Prepares audit report and advises on audit findings, participates in departmental and employee training in internal controls and policy and follow-up on audit actions taken by management
Performs due diligence, contributes to the overall success of the AfCFTA Secretariat by working as a team member on audits and special projects and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Analyse problems/issues and recommend alternative solutions.
Manages and supervises staff under his/her supervision with respect to organization and performance evaluation
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedure
Contributes to the development of strategies, policies, programs and plans
Respond to internal/external audit observations and implement successfully audit recommendation;
Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master's Degree in Auditing or Accounting or Financial Management or Business Administration or a related discipline, with 7 years of professional experience, including 3 years at a supervisory level in the field of auditing, accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in auditing
Or
Bachelor's Degree in Auditing or Accounting or Financial Management or Business Administration or related discipline with 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years at a supervisory level in the practice of auditing, of which at least 5 years must be in auditing
Relevant professional certification, i.e., "Certified Public Accountant" or Chartered/Certified Public Accountant designation (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, etc.)
Membership in a relevant professional organization will be an added advantage.
Required Skills:
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance
Ability to assist in developing clear program goals, plans and actions that are consistent with agreed strategies and to appropriately delegate, monitor and adjust these plans and actions
Ability to produce clear and professional reports
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and reporting
Extensive knowledge of information systems security.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Insight.
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk.
Core Competencies:
Building Relationships
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence.
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation:
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.
Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Languages:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Swahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
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), a Housing allowance of 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.
Application Closing Date
11th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (EAT).