Chief Internal Auditor at Trust AIC Foundation (TAF)

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:
• Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies,
• procedures and standards by which the organization’s, financial resources are managed Key Outputs:
• Internal Control System in place and operational;
• Internal Audit policies developed;
• Internal Audit plans developed and implemented;
• Internal Audit reports produced; Risk management strategies developed;
• Assets management monitored and compliance to policies and procedures ensured Key

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee the development and review of policies, procedures and standards of the Quality Assurance Manual; Take lead in the development and review of the Internal Audit Manual;
• Provide technical guidance in the formulation and review of the internal control system;
• Assist management in developing a system which identifies and analyses major risks to the organization; Prepare periodic audit work plans and budgets and monitor their implementation;
• Schedule and assign work to subordinates, and estimate resource needs of the department;
• Provide effective leadership to subordinates, and maintain good teamwork among them;
• Review linkage between financial and programmatic outputs; Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management;
• Ensure that the procurement, receipt, custody, handling, utilization and disposal of tangible assets and the stores comply with organizational policies, regulations and procedures;
• Carry out scheduled and ad hoc audits of the departments, Training Centre, Regional Offices and Service Centers, and ensure that related audit reports are submitted in time;
• Facilitate and support external auditors;
• Ensure that TAF (AIC) books of accounts are managed in conformity with the organization’s financial and accounting manual;
• Conduct special audits and investigations as directed by the Executive director, Trustees or the Audit Committee;
• Provide input during the identification and procuring of external auditors for the organization; Review the planning and budgeting process in all TAF (AIC) departments to ensure compliance with systems and procedures in place;
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Chief Internal Auditor

Minimum Academic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
• Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounts, or Full professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA.

Minimum Experience and Exposure;
• Eight (8) years’ work experience in Auditing or Finance/Accounting, five (5) of which should have been at senior managerial levels in organizations similar to TAF (AIC).
• Special Knowledge: Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits; Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems; Programme Management Audit and Reporting knowledge; Donor accountability requirements