Internal Auditor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. Degree preferable in Accounting. Business Administration, Management, Economics, Legal; or
• A.C.C.A. Fundamentals or equivalent and no experience, or
• Qualifications  for entry level audit position (FMG/ASI) plus at least two years auditing or accounting experience.
• Auditing certification desirable such as CIA, CISA, CFE or CRMA 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS/KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Good Knowledge of the FAA Act, Financial Instructions to Executive Agenoes (FIEA), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and other relevant law/circulars
• Knowledge of Risk Based Auditing and an understanding of the relationship between risk, control and governance.
• Familiar with the accounting cycle, its typical functions, common accounting entries, relationship with financial statements and critical accounting records including revenue expenditure and payroll 
• Baisc knowledge of the Agency's operations and an appreciation of its policies and practices.
• Ability to effectively use Computer aided audit techniques in the audit process.
• Analytical thinker with good conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good inteNiewing, evaluative and report writing skills. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: The Senior Auditor 

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Briefing — on the department/unit to be audited by way of studying relevant files manuals, organization charts, desk instruction etc.
• Collaborate with Senior Auditor to prepare relevant audit programmes and conduct background research.
• Fact-finding —this will include interviewing operational and management staff; examination and interpretation of relevant laws and operational procedures to ensure conformity, ascertain and recording of systems: evaluation of adequacy of systems control.
• Testing —Obtain. analyse and appraise evidential data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and for the efficiency of the performance of the activities being reviewed.