Job Description
Supervise the internal audit function in the City of Kigali and its decentralised entities and Non-Budget Agencies (Schools, Health facilities, sectors, cells, etc.), by especially carrying out the following responsibilities:
– Establish and update a risk based three (3) years and annual audit plan with input from the City management using a format prescribed by the Chief Internal Auditor (MINECOFIN) for approval of the City of Kigali Council;
– Coordinate internal auditing activities and plans with other assurance providers to minimize duplication of effort and increase coverage;
– Communicate the three (3) years and annual audit plan to the office of the Chief Internal Auditor for review and the City’s Audit Committee for approval;
– Manage internal audit resources to achieve the approved plan;
– Manage audit functions to achieve assigned objectives;
– Communicate on time internal audit engagement reports functionally to the Council of the City of Kigali, administratively to the City management and MINICOFIN;
– Submit the consolidated internal audit report to the City Audit Committee and to the Chief Internal Auditor thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter;
– Conduct follow up tests and report to the Council of the Council of the City of Kigali Audit Committee, Chief Budget Manager (City Manager) and the Office of the Chief Internal Auditor on progress of implementation of internal audit and external audit recommendations thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter;
– Prepare an annual Internal Audit Unit activity report indicating performance relative to key performance indicators to the Council of the Council of the City of Kigali Audit Committee, Chief Budget Manager and the Office of the Government Chief Internal Auditor on due time using a format prescribed by the Chief Internal Auditor;
– Issue audit recommendations on the adequacy of the City internal controls;
– Produce regular audit reports intended for the City of Kigali Council;
– Follow-up on the implementation status of the City of Kigali Council’s Audit Committee resolutions pertaining to internal audit
– Follow-up on the implementation status of the recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General;
– Discuss the audit engagement, the core principles for the professional practice of internal audit, the definition of internal audit, the code of ethics, the standards and Audit Committee charter with the City senior management and the Executive Committee;
– Ensure the review of quarterly financial statements of the City of Kigali;
– Serve as Secretary of the Council of the City of Kigali Audit Committee.
– Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with at least foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM
4 Years of relevant experience
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master’s degree in Accounting with a CPA intermediate level /ACCA Fondation Level ( Competion of ACCA Aplied Skills Papers), Or CPFA/CPFM
2 Years of relevant experience
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master’s degree in Finance with a CPA intermediate level /ACCA Fondation Level ( Competion of ACCA Aplied Skills Papers), Or CPFA/CPFM
2 Years of relevant experience
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master’s degree in Management with a CPA intermediate level /ACCA Fondation Level ( Competion of ACCA Aplied Skills Papers), Or CPFA/CPFM
2 Years of relevant experience
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master’s degree in Economics with a CPA intermediate level /ACCA Fondation Level ( Competion of ACCA Aplied Skills Papers), Or CPFA/CPFM
2 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
