Deadline: 13 December 2015
African Union (AU) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Internal Auditor in Nairobi, Kenya. The duration for the post is of 11 months.
The mission of AU is to become “An efficient and value-adding institution driving the African integration and development process in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens”.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Internal Auditor will perform the following functions-
- Examine whether the system of Internal Control is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient and orderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properly followed.
- Analyze record and test the AU-IBAR’s accounting system and the information it produces.
- Review the extent of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.
- Ensure whether the information available to management is sound and adequate for proper control and decision-making.
- Verify that payments are made for the goods and services received by the AUIBAR; all collections and receipts are properly accounted for and any adjustments are authorized properly.
- Review budget performance with a view to determining whether the audited has executed its budget within the authorized limits.
- Identify and report to management actual or potential weakness in control where it exists, and recommend feasible ways of remedy.
- Recommend ways of improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations based upon findings from an impartial and objective examination.
- Prepare working papers for review. Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officer of operations and draft audit/assignment reports.
- To perform any other duty as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Audit, Accounting, or Finance or Commerce.
- A professional qualification in Accounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent from a recognized Institution would be an added advantage.
- At least 7 years of relevant working experience in Accounting or Financial Management of which at least 3 years should be at lower management level.
- Experience working with recognized auditing firms as well as project audits funded by donors would be an added advantage.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking.
- Working knowledge of data analysis; SAP ERP System, etc.
- Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly the ability to present information in a concise yet accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
- Ability to plan and organize work within a project and ability to make timely decisions.
- Proven expertise in auditing and accounting; demonstrated technical knowledge and analytical skills related to accounting and finance.
- Good judgment and initiative, imagination and tact; ability to ensure effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.
- Ability to lead and influence a team of professionals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
- Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is mandatory. Knowledge of one or several other working languages is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit AU.
