Audit Officer

Job Description

The purpose of this position: Responsible for conducting audit work in line with the approved Internal Audit plan. The staff in this role is expected to have knowledge and experience in conducting risk-based audits, process Audits, Financial Statement reviews etc. aligned with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) approved standard. The staff must be knowledgeable about key financial and taxation regulatory requirements. The staff must also be a good collaborator providing strategic support and guidance to auditees.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out audit work according to monthly audit plan.
• To prepare audit reports and send them by email to managers and CC CHIA
• To carry out special/investigation audits and prepare reports
• To ensure conformity with internal Audit Manual in all phases of the audit process.
• Document, evaluate and test system and controls determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls that ensure compliance with policy and procedure, reliability and integrity of information, and safeguarding of assets.
• To compute, calculate, verify, tabulate and analyze data and provide feedback to management on reliability.
• To conduct an entry and exit conference/meeting with auditee’s/ management to discuss on the audit processes (planning, execution, conclusion), timelines and deliverables.
• To develop and discuss audit observations, root cause, recommendations, corrective and preventive actions, and timelines for corrective action with responsible personnel/action owner.
• To discuss with CHIA and Manager of major risk or audit findings identified during the course of audit.
• To carry out annual stock counts in country office, area office, regional office and BRAC learning centre.
• Prepare and preserve the audit documentations for audit (working papers, audit programme, supporting evidence, permanent file current file, circular, minutes and office memo) for review by senior audit officer and audit manager.
• To participate in the departmental and coordination meetings to discuss on the issue of Internal Audit Department

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance/ business administration

ACCA/CIA part time will be of advantage though not a must

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge

• Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of donor-funded projects and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement and high level of confidence and integrity
• Computer literate with advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.
• Excellent understanding of internal control systems and knowledge of risk-based approach to internal auditing
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with the ability to produce original well-composed reports.
• Willingness to travel above 70% of work time

Experience Requirements

At least 3 years in Internal Auditing/ Risk Management & Controls/ Compliance, preferably within donor-funded or NGO environments.

How to Apply

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net mentioning a brief academic background, career summary, core competence, professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words. Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager. Please mention the name of the position and location applied for in the subject bar