Job Purpose
To assist the Internal Auditor to ensure the system of internal control is adequate to achieve management objectives in an efficient and effective manner; that established procedures are being properly followed, assets are safeguarded and that resources are judiciously utilized, Management information is sound and adequate, risk management and analysis framework including those of partners are developed and enhanced.
Scope of Responsibility
- Review accounting records and systems within the overall context of the organisation’s internal control framework.
- Examination of financial and operating information for management, including detailed testing of transactions and reports.
- Review the external operating environment for the effectiveness and efficiency of programme activities and the adequacy of non-financial controls.
- Review the level of compliance in respect of corporate policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, laws, regulations and donor contract agreements
Specific Responsibilities
- Review quarterly partners’ fund requests for adequacy and completeness before disbursements to partners.
- Undertake a periodic review of Renewed Women’s Voices and Leadership (R-WVL) project expenditures and income posted into the accounting software for accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct a periodic review of the R-WVL partners’ account ledgers, accrued and prepaid expenses and other balance sheet items relating to the project and report any exception to the internal auditor.
- Support project finance team in reviewing quarterly financial reports from R-WVL partners before posting them into accounting software.
- Support the R-WVL partners in policy review- financial, procurement, human resources, admin policies etc.
- Support R-WVL Finance Team in carrying out asset verification at both HQ and partners’ offices.
- Conduct periodic financial audits of the project partners and ensure timely resolution of audit issues.
- Set up regular pre and post audit meetings with the management and boards of the R-WVL organisations to facilitate swift resolution of audit queries.
- Conduct regular desk review of the R-WVL project to ensure maximum compliance with donor contract agreements.
- To pay regular visits to programme areas and partners to ensure that procedures and guidelines specified in the Policy documents are properly adhered to.
- Attend programme and donor meetings with the internal auditor by taking forward learnings, key action points or recommendations and ensure timely implementation.
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion and cost saving measures.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Internal Auditor.
How to apply
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
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ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 9th April 2025. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.