Internal Auditor Consultancy Department: Internal Audit

PSI / RWANDA
B.P. 3040
Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: +250-252503481/2/3/4
Fax: +250-252503478

TITLE: Internal Auditor Consultancy Department: Internal Audit

SUPERVISOR: Country Representative

DATE: December 2011

The Internal Auditor works under the supervision of the Country Representative. The department is responsible for performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in the financial reporting of PSI-Rwanda and other key processes, as well as assessing the compliance with both the headquarters and local policies, as well as certain key donor requirements, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses. The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Finance and Business Operations Technical Advisor to provide additional ad hoc support including specific technical support services and / or capacity building and training support.

RESPONSABILITES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Developing an annual internal audit plan which supports monitoring compliance with PSI, donor and local legal requirements based on a risk prioritization, and including PSI/Rwanda's local operations and sub-awardees;
• Develop terms of reference for each audit to be performed; Establish and revise risk based audit work programs;
• Perform internal audits of PSI/Rwanda' s operations in line with the agreed annual plan to assess the
• effectiveness of the platform 's internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures;
• Document internal audit testing in audit work papers, detailing the procedures performed, results of testing and conclusions reached;
• Identify control weaknesses and areas of actual or potential non-compliance with PSI and donor requirements and summarize these in an internal audit report, containing observations and internal control and procedural improvement recommendations;
• Monitor the implementation status of recommendations made by PSI's Global Internal Auditors, donor auditors, financial statement external auditors, and other audit recommendations as applicable;
• Support and perform initial investigations into suspected frauds in line with PSI's Global Fraud Reporting Guidelines, and in conjunction with PSI's Global Internal Audit department;
• Support the PSI/Rwanda Country Representative and Senior Management Team respectively in the promotion of a culture of integrity and compliance, including fraud awareness training and compliance training;
• Work closely with the Finance and Business Operation Technical Advisor in Rwanda to Provide capacity building support around internal controls and anti-fraud measures;
• Assist in the coordination of internal audit assessments performed by PSI's Global Internal Audit team;
• Manage closing meetings with all departments at the end of each assessment, summarizing the key findings from the work performed;
• Produce a report after each assessment, using the Internal Audit department template, which summarizes the findings and recommendations to local management. The Internal Auditor is responsible for coordinating with the Finance and BO Technical Advisor to obtain timely management responses and for ensuring that the report is reviewed by the Country Representative prior to being issued as final.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/CPA/ ACCA /Certified Accountant and/or accounting or finance degree required
• Certified Internal Auditor [CIA} preferred but not required
• At least 5 years professional experience, including either internal audit or external audit experience;
• Computer literacy and familiarity with excel Kinyarwanda and Kirundi language are a plus;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French; Experience in a nonprofit organization is a plus;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to identify financial, operational and compliance risks and develop appropriate recommendations;
• Demonstrated experience with USAID, KEW, Global Fund and other donors, government partners and/or other development organizations;
• Ability to travel nationally 30% of time;

REQUIREMENTS TO BE SENT IN A CELLED ENVELOPPE:

• Application letter;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Copy of birth certificate;
• Criminal record not older than three months (if applicable);
• Certified copy of degrees/diplomas;
• Certificate of work for those who have worked/ certificate of employment for those on the job.

All interested applicants should submit all documents above to:

PSI Rwanda
Human Resource Department
Po.Box 3040 - Kigali / Rwanda

Deadline: January 26th, 2012 at 4:00 PM