Internal Auditor The African Union
(Local and International)
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver through, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant positions. The Commission of the African Union invites citizens of Member States to apply for the below specified position at the Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources, Nairobi/Kenya.
1- Post title: Internal Auditor
Post level: P2 STEP 5
Unit: Office of Internal Audit
Immediate Supervisor: Director/Head of Mission AU-IBAR
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
a. Analyze, record and test the AU-IBAR’s accounting system and the information it produces.
b. Review the extent of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that payments are made for the goods and services received by
the AU-IBAR; all collections and receipts are properly accounted for
and any adjustments are authorized properly.
d. Review budget performance with a view to determining whether the auditee
has executed its budget within the authorized limits.
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e. Examine whether the system of Internal Control is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient and orderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properly followed.
f. Ensure whether the information available to management is sound and adequate for proper control and decision-making.
g. Identify and report to the accountable management actual or
potential weakness in control where it exists, and recommend feasible
ways of remedy.
h. Recommend ways of improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness
of operations based upon findings from an impartial and objective
examination.
i. Prepare working papers for review. Develop and discuss findings, agree
on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible
officer of operations and draft audit/assignment reports.
j. To perform any other duty as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Management or Commerce. A professional qualification in Accounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
4. Work experience: Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in Accounting or Financial Management of which at least
3 years should be at lower management level. Experience working with recognized auditing firms as well as project audits funded by donors will be an added advantage.
5. Other relevant skills
- Computer literacy;
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
6. Language requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement: candidates preferably be between 25 and 45
years old.
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8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a short term contract for a period of eleven (11) months, of which the first three months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU- I B A R is an equal opportunity employer and
qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration : The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$
67,150.57 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 55,597.21 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 9th February 2012
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver through, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant positions. The Commission of the African Union invites citizens of Member States to apply for the below specified position at the Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources, Nairobi/Kenya.
1- Post title: Internal Auditor
Post level: P2 STEP 5
Unit: Office of Internal Audit
Immediate Supervisor: Director/Head of Mission AU-IBAR
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
a. Analyze, record and test the AU-IBAR’s accounting system and the information it produces.
b. Review the extent of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that payments are made for the goods and services received by
the AU-IBAR; all collections and receipts are properly accounted for
and any adjustments are authorized properly.
d. Review budget performance with a view to determining whether the auditee
has executed its budget within the authorized limits.
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e. Examine whether the system of Internal Control is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient and orderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properly followed.
f. Ensure whether the information available to management is sound and adequate for proper control and decision-making.
g. Identify and report to the accountable management actual or
potential weakness in control where it exists, and recommend feasible
ways of remedy.
h. Recommend ways of improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness
of operations based upon findings from an impartial and objective
examination.
i. Prepare working papers for review. Develop and discuss findings, agree
on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible
officer of operations and draft audit/assignment reports.
j. To perform any other duty as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Management or Commerce. A professional qualification in Accounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
4. Work experience: Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in Accounting or Financial Management of which at least
3 years should be at lower management level. Experience working with recognized auditing firms as well as project audits funded by donors will be an added advantage.
5. Other relevant skills
- Computer literacy;
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
6. Language requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement: candidates preferably be between 25 and 45
years old.
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8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a short term contract for a period of eleven (11) months, of which the first three months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU- I B A R is an equal opportunity employer and
qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration : The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$
67,150.57 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 55,597.21 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 9th February 2012
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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