Senior Internal Auditor (Africa Zone)

Job Title	Senior Internal Auditor (Africa Zone)
Classification Level	D - Support
Organizational Unit/ Duty Station (Department / Zone Office / Delegation.....etc.)	Risk Management and Audit
Immediate Supervisor’s Title	Head, Risk Management and Audit
Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable)	None
Number of Technical Reports (if applicable)	None
Number of Direct Reports (if applicable)	None
Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable)	None

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)

Under the management of the Secretary General and the guidance of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Risk Management and Audit Department provides independent high quality audit and consulting service that is designed to add value and gives management objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Federation Secretariat’s risk management framework and internal control environment, and to act as an agent for change by making recommendations for continual improvement, therefore assisting management with the accomplishment of their assigned responsibilities. Strategy 2020 was adopted by the General Assembly in November 2009.  Enabling Action 3 “Function effectively as the International Federation” discusses responsible governance and accountability.  Sound governance includes ensuring that sound risk management processes are in place. Accountability means that stakeholders are able to see how we assess the needs and vulnerabilities, set priorities and design specific interventions, monitor implementation, measure results and assess impact.

Job purpose

Based in Africa Zone Office (Nairobi), but with frequent travel to the field (approximately 6 times a year), the Senior Internal Auditor will assist the Head of the Risk Management and Audit in supporting management to improve the Federation Secretariat’s operations, and in providing a platform for learning by sharing good practices and lessons learned across the organization. He/she works closely with the Director of Africa Zone Office, all Geneva departments and all levels of management within the Federation Secretariat, and with outside partners as required.

Job duties and responsibilities

Internal Audit Responsibilities: 1.       As directed by the Head of Risk Management and Audit Department, and in accordance with the International Internal Auditing Standards, plan and perform internal audit assignments of Africa Zone Office and field operations’ systems and processes. 2.       Interpret policies and procedures and apply professional accounting and auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate complex financial records and operational systems. 3.       With the aim of addressing those critical risks identified during the course of audit assignments, meet with Federation management at all levels to present and discuss with them audit results, making practical and economical recommendations for improvements. 4.       In response to donors’ audit requirements, recommend the appointment of external audit firms, define their scope of work, develop audit terms of reference, coordinate audit assignments, liaise with parties involved in the audit, and quality review audit reports. 5.       As directed by the Head of Risk Management and Audit Department, perform special audit assignments and investigations into allegations of breach of Staff Code of Conduct and suspected fraud. 6.       Work closely with Federation Secretariat external auditors to maximize value added and minimize duplication of effort. 7.       Prepare and present periodic oral and written reports to the Head of Risk Management and Audit Department summarizing critical audit findings and recommendations, and progress of own activities against plan. 8.       Develop and update audit methodologies, techniques, systems and procedures, as directed by the Head of Risk Management and Audit Department in order to accomplish the Department long and short terms goals and objectives. 9.       Provide guidance and assistance to National Societies within the Africa Region, in close coordination with the Africa Zone office, in order to improve their operational and financial systems and procedures. 10.   Provide technical input and advice on major draft contracts, agreements and MoUs. 11.   Provide support to Africa Zone Management team in matters related internal controls, risk management and governance processes. 12.   Provide/deliver training, coaching, briefing and presentations to different stakeholders on topics related to risk management and internal controls. Risk Management responsibilities: 13.   Provide support to the Audit and Risk Committee, including the preparation and delivery of oral and written reports during the committee  meetings. 14.   Promote a culture of risk awareness and appropriate mitigation amongst management and staff by conducting Risk Management workshops, and follow up on action plans prepared by management in order to mitigate those critical identified risks. 15.   As directed by the Head of Risk Management and Audit, evaluate risks in new projects (including IT projects), initiatives, processes, developments and revised procedures by participating in working groups and projects teams.

Duties applicable to all staff

1.	Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
2.	Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
3.	Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements

Education		Required		Preferred
University degree and an internationally recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA) plus an Internal Audit qualification (PIIA, MIIA, CIA) or equivalent				X
Experience			Required		Preferred
At least five years recent professional experience in Internal Auditing and Risk management.		X
Experience in working for humanitarian, charitable or not for profit organisation.				X
International Experience.		X
Knowledge and Skills		Required		Preferred
Good understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk management, and effective internal controls.		X
Good working knowledge of systems audit procedures and techniques.		X
IT literate with skills in systems and data analysis using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT).		X
Good knowledge of information systems auditing and security.				X
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of financial and management accounting.		X
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with different audiences, adapting style to fit situation.		X
Ability to gather, analyse, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports.		X
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization.		X
Languages			Required		Preferred
Fluently spoken and written English		X
Good command of another IFRC official language (French is preferred)				X
Competencies (to be filled in by HR)
Collaboration and Teamwork
Creativity and Innovation
Communication
Judgement and Decision Making
National Society and Customer Relations
Building Trust
Empowering Others

Submission of applications:

Applications should be submitted by email to zonehr.africa@ifrc.org; to be received not later than 29^th August 2014.

Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications received;

·   Only e-mail applications will be accepted

·   Only short listed candidates will be contacted.