Primary Purpose

The primary responsibility for this role is overseeing and managing of audits, including overseeing, and delivering all aspects of internal audit assignments (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and action follow up); strategic planning; senior stakeholder management and providing CWS Africa with third line assurance expertise as required. The result will be to contribute to an effective and efficient internal audit department through playing a key role in supporting CWS in the management of risk and achievement of objectives.

This advisory role includes but is not limited to providing advice on risk management, internal controls systems and their impact on the operations of the organization.

Key relationships

Internal to CWS

• Regional Representative
• Country Representatives
• SMT RSC Africa
• SMT Country / Regional
• Global Audit Director

External

• External Auditors
• External reviewers/ Regulators

Working Environment

• Office based and work from home environment subject to approval by supervisor.
• Regional (Africa) travels where CWS has operations as required.
• Periodic travel to the field as may be required.

Responsibilities

Core Job Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management  

• Assisting the Internal auditing Coordinator with the delivery of assurance processes to provide a first-class Internal Audit service within CWS Africa.
• The audit manager shall perform financial, operational, system and process audits and deliver on all aspects of internal audit assignments (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and action follow up).
• Provide leadership and supervise the performance of audit engagements’ planning, field work, and audit reporting; ensuring that the audit process is aligned and supports strategy delivery in CWS Africa.
• Contributing to the creation of the annual audit plan, with key responsibility for identifying and proposing relevant assurance needs aligned to the risk profile and overall strategic priorities –
• Performing ad-hoc advisory engagements to provide strategic insight on risks and controls to Senior and/or Regional Management
• Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations

Representation/Engagement:

• Foster effective engagement with the country representatives and regional leadership on the performance of the Audit Team in the African Region.

Compliance

• Lead the audit team in following up evidence of implementation of audit findings as per auditee “audit implementation plan’ to ensure audit matters arising are fully resolved.
• Maintain Continuing Education (CPE) by attending online courses or professional seminars and training. The incumbent should maintain a minimum of 40 units per year.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years paid related work experience is required.
• Must have prior working experience in audit (Public or private) of not less than 4years in a recognized organization, two of which should be at a senior supervisory level is required.
• Experience in accredited audit firms and/or in a non-Governmental organization will be an added advantage.
• Previous audit experience in PEFA, USAID Projects is required.
• Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing.
• Management skills, with a track record of leading teams to meet outcomes.

Skills:

• Good command of the English Language, written and communication skills.
• Robust experience of risk-based audit
• Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer skills (office application, accounting systems is a plus)
• Working knowledge in Audit software packages

Education & Certifications:

• University degree in Commerce, Accounting/Business Management/Finance is required.
• A post-graduate degree is preferred.
• Be a qualified CPA or ACCA with an up-to-date membership status.
• Professional memberships in CIA/CISA/CFE are an added advantage.

Abilities:

• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organization
• Proven track record of building productive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Reporting and engaging effectively with senior management.
• Independently minded and willing to challenge existing business practices.
• Be an exemplar of integrity, honesty, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong track-record with proven experience of successfully managing and delivering similar roles including line management experience.
• Must be honest and hardworking, with proven experience in dealing with management at a senior level and be disciplined leader.
• Work and make decisions independently and contribute to overall operations at management levels.
• Exercise good judgment and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems in the field.
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail, completing tasks within set timeframes.
• Exercise good judgement and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems.
• Deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees and members of the general public.
• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Analyse and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
• Be flexible with changing of daily duties as needed.

Important Requirements:

• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit practices (COSO, IIA etc.)
• Knowledge of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the mandatory elements of The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Knowledge on Risk assessment and analysis
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.