Aim of this assignment

The Internal Auditor’s primary role is to assist the Internal Audit Manager in the day-to-day activity and carry out the internal auditing of the Financial and Operational Management of MA and IPs as per the time frame and instruction provided by the Internal Audit Manager.

The aim of the Internal Audit is to:

• To minimize the Financial Risk associated with the MA and IPs.
• To ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information reported to the World Bank.
• To improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations related to ESAP3 implementation.
• To safeguard assets funded by the ESAP3 program.
• To ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifically on the eligibility of costs.
• To deter fraud by the establishment and maintenance of a control environment for IPs.
• Provide advice to the MA and IPs to improve the internal controls.

Activities to be performed

The Internal Auditor is responsible for the following activities:

Activities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in designing and implementing appropriate internal auditing systems in line with VNG International and WB requirements and procedures.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager during the preparation of risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Undertake regular auditing of MA and IPs and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended.
• Follow up implementations of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Reports risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified during the visits to the IP directly to the Internal Audit Manager.
•  In consultation with the Internal Audit Manager, conduct in-depth investigation as required by the team.
• Any other task determined by the Internal Audit Manager.

Written reporting requirements

• Written field visit report.
• Written regular internal audit report.
• Investigation reports as required.

Reporting Lines

The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Internal Audit Manager of the MA. 

Verifiable deliverables

The Internal Auditor works jointly with other teams and has direct responsibility for:

• Regular visits to IPs and timely report with findings.
• Review of Financial and Operational Management of the MA and IPs and provide recommendations for further improvement.

Period of the assignment

Until 31 December 2022, with possible extension based on performance & availability of funds. 

Place of the assignment: Addis Ababa with frequent missions to the regions.

Proposed function: Internal Auditor 

Name of expert: TBA

Type of Expert: Long Term

Job Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, business administration, management, or related field.
• ACCA is preferable.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with Internal and/or External Auditing.
• Experience with financial management of NGOs or private sector companies, particularly with sub-grant management, is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Amharic are mandatory and additional Ethiopian languages would be an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicant can send their CV to : vng@ethiojobs.net

Note: Use "Internal Auditor " as the subject line of your email!