Internal Auditor at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 by four nations: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. As the administrative body of the region, CAF manages competitions, offers technical and administrative training courses while actively fostering the promotion and practice of football. The Confederation organizes championships such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN or AFCON), the most popular competition. It maintains very close links with FIFA in coordinating tournaments for different events such as the World Cup, Youth and Women competitions and the Olympic Games Football Tournaments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Responsibilities
CAF Internal Audit Function:

• Complete assigned audit programs delegated by the Senior Internal Audit Manager, in accordance with the approved audit plan and CAF’s internal audit methodology.
• Perform substantive testing, walkthroughs, and control tests to gather sufficient, relevant, and reliable audit evidence.
• Conduct interviews, obtain and review documentation, and perform analytical procedures during audit engagements.
• Prepare working papers and maintain proper documentation to support audit findings in line with IIA Standards.
• Assist in drafting internal audit reports that summarize key findings and recommendations, and present drafts to the Senior Internal Audit Manager for review.
• Monitor and follow up on agreed management action plans and present follow-up results to the Senior Internal Audit Manager for validation.
• Help identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement across departments.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the audit universe, risk assessments, and audit plans.
• Assist in developing audit tools, templates, and frameworks aligned with IIA Standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit processes and procedures to ensure relevance, efficiency, and alignment with CAF’s objectives.
• Maintain close coordination with the Senior Internal Audit Manager on all assignments.

Other activities:

• Support the promotion of a culture of accountability, ethics, and internal control awareness across CAF.
• Provide advice and training to CAF staff on internal control procedures.
• Ensure that issues of internal control are considered during all work and in the development of new policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of developments in internal audit practices, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous review of the organisation’s systems and to recommend changes as necessary.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Internal Audit Manager, to support the effective functioning of the Internal Audit Department and CAF’s strategic objectives.
• Protect the property and assets of CAF at all times.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Progress toward or possession of a recognized certification (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CPA) is a strong advantage
• 3+ years of professional experience in internal auditing or related functions.
• Strong understanding of International Internal Audit Standards (IIA Standards).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex audit findings to senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess internal control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• The ability to build relationships with staff across different departments within CAF and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements for international organizations.
• Strong professional judgment and the ability to maintain independence when conducting audits.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other modern IT tools.
• Native fluency in spoken and written French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
• A passion for African football and strong understanding of CAF's mission and values (preferred but not mandatory).

We Offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
• Quality social security coverage.
• An excellent pension scheme.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@cafonline.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.