FHI360 Internal Auditor Kenyan Job

FHI360 is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.

Founded in 1971, FHI 360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the following position based in Nairobi, Kenya:

Internal Auditor - Africa Regional Office

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Requisition ID: FHI360-IA-011

The role of the Internal Auditor’s function is within the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) is to provide objective assurance that FHI 360’s business risks are being managed appropriately and that the organization’s risk management and internal control framework is operating effectively.

The Internal Auditor will work with Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Management to plan and perform high-quality internal audits. Proactively assists FHI and third parties in improving internal controls, compliance with A-133 requirements, enhanced standardization and personnel capacity building within African Regional Offices (AFRO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit, and administratively to the Country Office Director of Kenya. This position will be involved at varying levels in performing audits mainly in AFRO, investigative work, audit risk assessment, planning, audit follow-up, and general OCIA information processing, analysis, and dissemination.
• Perform audits under the direction of the team leaders (which can be senior manager, manager, senior internal auditors) and in compliance with the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) (i.e. standards for performance of internal auditing work).
• Perform audits of domestic functions and projects from planning through to report issuance. Issue pre-audit announcement letters, gather pre-audit documentation, perform audit-specific risk assessment, develop audit program, conduct audit tests, develop draft reports reflecting results of testing, engage management in discussion of findings and obtain management action plan, and finalize report for review and issuance by Director of Internal Audit.
• Manage the follow-up process, including registering of all findings and recommendations arising from internal audits, maintaining appropriate databases or automated audit software to facilitate tracking and reporting of findings and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of audit findings and recommendations at CO’s and sub-recipients in Africa.
• As requested by, and under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit, perform work as part of investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse in FHI 360 projects and operations.
• Assist with information gathering and analysis for the annual internal audit risk assessment and audit planning process of FHI 360 operations.
• Use audit software to significantly expand the scope of potential transactions for audit testing, focusing on anomalies or other unusual attributes.
• Perform sensitive and other special projects as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting or related Business field with over 3 years of relevant experience in NGO grant contract management and/or conducting and supervising internal audits, cost reduction efforts, special projects and other related work;
• Post-graduate education strongly encouraged.
• A fully licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K).
• Travel requirement of 40% to 60%,
• Strong team-building skills and demonstrated expertise in the use of audit software.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org

Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than January 25, 2012.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.