Internal Auditor, PAGL.2 at African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor, PAGL.2

Job Id: 50069840
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

The position

• The overall objective of this position is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting and advisory services in compliance with established professional internal auditing standards.
• The Internal Auditor will perform audits and advisory/consulting services covering Bank Group activities and operations.

Key Functions
Large and Complex Audits:

• Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager or any designated supervisor, the Internal Auditor will assist with a certain level of autonomy in conducting large and complex audit/advisory assignments relating to the financial, operational and administrative functions of the Bank. This will involve the following:
  • Participate in audit missions in Member Countries, at Project Executing Agencies, and visit of projects sites.  Advice on compliance with Bank Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures to improve project implementation.
  • Contributing to the audit planning, reviewing the organization structure of the activity to be audited; preparing flow chart and risk control matrix, contributing to the preparation of audit programmes and the audit planning memorandum.
  • Carry out audit tests and assist in obtaining, analyzing and appraising data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the activity being audited. Examine documentation (vouchers, account ledgers and other operational documents such as Loan Agreements, Country Operation files, Disbursement files etc.).
  • Hold working sessions, gather appropriate evidence about the function/activity under review.
  • Contribute to the preparation of audit reports that express opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control and risk management processes of activities audited and recommend corrective actions.
  • Draft audit findings and recommendations for the supervising auditor review and discuss them with auditees.
  • Maintain and document Audit Working Paper.
  • Analyze auditees’ response to audit findings and recommendations and prepare draft final audit reports for review and approval before issuance to the President and the Boards.

Small and less Complex Audits:

• Plan and conduct small audits relating to the financial, operational and administrative activities such as the Grants and Special Funds administered by the Bank
• Plan audits and determine the audit objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used to ensure that the audit adequately covers the selected area of the Bank's operations, activities, systems, and controls.
• Determine the audit approach and techniques to facilitate the conduct of the audit and prepare the planning memorandum for Manager’s and Auditor General’s approval.
• Prepare Audit Programme to ensure a systematic approach to the audit and ensure that the scope of the audit is covered adequately.
• Conduct the fieldwork by collecting data, documents, and information, testing and analysing such information, identifying weaknesses, causes and effects of variances, errors, non-compliance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc with a strong focus on using data analytics and analytical tools.
• Present and discuss audit findings of particularly significant impact or recommendations for substantial changes in procedures, workflow or organization, with concerned Managers and Directors to obtain their agreement.
• Prepare the Preliminary Audit Report containing observations, conclusions, and recommendations to enhance controls, safeguard the assets or image of the Bank, improve working procedures and ensure that resources are efficiently utilized
• Prepare the Final Internal Audit Report after incorporating the comments of the auditee Departments under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that the weaknesses observed are corrected and do not recur.

Competencies Required for the job (skills, experience, and knowledge required)

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or in a related discipline.
• A minimum of four (4) years of auditing experience in an internationally recognized professional accounting firm or an International Financial Institution.
• Practical data analytics experience would be a plus.  
• Sound knowledge and auditing experience of private and public sector operations, financial instruments, and information systems such as SAP Hana system, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Integrated Audit Approach.
• Good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. 
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and exceeding client expectations.
• Ability to apply international audit standards to deliver quality audit report in line with the Bank’s strategy needs/situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Proficiency in use of computer Aided Audit tools like ACL, Pentana, TeamMate, AuditBoard etc. Experience in the use of data analytical tools is a plus.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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