The post holder assists the Internal Audit Head in reviewing and appraising the audit control systems within the organization. He/She conducts audits of different units, departments, divisions, centers, program offices and provides draft audit report and recommendations for improvements and presents it to Internal Audit Head for review. Work closely with Internal Audit Head in identifying financial and operational risks. Work closely with different auditees to assess internal control system and clearly indicate actions to be taken by management for improvements. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  Assistance to Audit Activity Management 

• Assists Internal Audit Head to develop and revise internal audit guideline, procedures and formats.

• Works with Internal Audit Head audit plans and schedules on an annual basis with individual audit plans developed for each clinic and outreach prior to the visit; 

• Carries out regular audits of financial, administrative, procurement and operational activities; 

• Carries out all audits in accordance with Auditing Standards and legal requirements; 

• Performs audit of stock purchased within the organization to check accuracy, compliance and expenditure; 

• Works closely with Centre Technical Heads based in MSE clinics to audit financial records to ensure compliance and accuracy; 

• Supports that MSIE expenditure is in line with donor requirements, where applicable. 

• Carries out audit of outreach and social franchising programs to determine accuracy of service figures and supplies used.

• Checks and verifies accuracy of donor reports.

• Assists in developing internal control systems.

• Works with Internal Audit Head to provide training on internal controls.

• Checks and verifies accuracy of monthly and year-end financial reports.

• Ensures that all financial transactions of MSE are in line with the organization's policies and procedures. 

• Ensures MSI Ethiopia adheres to all local statutory obligations. 

• Assists Internal Audit Head in carrying out any ad hoc investigation and any other assignment to be executed.

Reporting 

• Assists to prepare monthly and annual audit reports. 

• Helps to follows up on discrepancies/inaccuracies to ensure resolution of the issue and report back to management demonstrating the systems that are now in place to prevent this reoccurring. 

Assistance to Systems/Policy Development 

• Work with Internal Audit Head in ensuring that program budget utilization, cash handling, recording, reporting and maintenance of documentation comply with MSI/MSE’s standard guidelines.

• Assists in developing strong audit management systems and procedures, in line with best practices, are developed and implemented.

• Cooperates in regular reviews of internal control systems in place to safeguard organization assets, achieve efficiency and economy in operations and ensure the organization is operating within government regulations.

Job Requirements

1. Qualifications Requirement 

   1. Education

                           MA/BA in Auditing/Accounting

1. Experience: 

   Minimum of three/five years of relevant experience of Internal/External auditing   

2. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes 

•      Strong analytical skills

•      Good prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

•      Good communication skills – fluent in English 

•      Able to work effectively as part of a team. 

•      IT literate with good Excel skills and Sun System

•      Good report writing skills. 

•      Keen to pursue personal development. 

•     Strong commitment to the goal and vision of MSE/MSI

•     Required Number: - One (01)

•     Place of work : - (Addis Ababa)

•     Employment Type: - permanent

•     Pro-choice

How to Apply

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