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Contribute to a baseline risk assessment and assist with and provide inputs to enhance the risk assessment of the projects/ programmes

Draft internal audit work plans and programmes; discuss with the Regional Finance and Controlling Director in preparation for the projects of annual audits plan.

Define expectations for each audit project including audit objectives, initial planning activities, and scope of the project;

Conduct operational and financial audits to assess effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial reporting, efficiency of operations, and compliance with policies;

Prepare audit working papers to document the audit process, tests, and results;

Discuss audit findings and recommendations with projects/programmes management and report significant issues to Regional Office management.

Conduct regular follow up of all open internal and external audit findings to ensure implementation

Investigate when necessary on suspicions of fraud, embezzlement…

Prepare and submit timely internal audit reports to the Regional Finance and Controlling Director highlighting work done, findings and relevant recommendations.

Participate in training plan and conduct training in internal auditing.

Master degree in one of the following disciplines: accounting, audit, management control or other related field

Qualification as a Certified Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is considered as an advantage.

At least eight (08) years of professional experience with four or five years in auditing in NGO and international organizations

Practical experience in conducting and leading investigations.

Practical experience in auditing of projects/programmes financed by international donor in African countries is considered as an advantage.

Fluency in French and English languages

Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of reports;

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Significant experience and ability working both independently and as part of a team

Willing to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas

Ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

Diverse, creative and challenging opportunities in an international working environment

Possibility to make significant contribution towards the development of Member Associations in the Region

Competitive compensation package and excellent development opportunities In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Eff orts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action