Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The internal auditor will audit internally to provide insight into SPIU Projects’ aids board and management oversight by verifying internal controls such as operating ef-fectiveness, risk mitigation controls, and compliance with any relevant laws or regula-tions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the SPIU Coordinator , the internal auditor will perform the following key functions:
• Develop an annual internal audit plan for project activities;
• Ensure that the annual audit plan is approved by the audit committee;
• Develop audit scope and audit procedures;
• Using internationally recognized internal audit techniques to assess the effectiveness of the internal control regimes in the PFM systems used to manage project funds, test whether key controls are in place to ensure that transactions are recorded (i) promptly, (ii) in their correct amounts and in the proper accounts, (iii) in the correct accounting period to facilitate good financial management and accurate reporting;
• Assess financial statements to ascertain the accuracy and the comparability of the reported figures;
• Assess whether current controls are adequate to identify risk and provide assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of risk management;
• Examine adherence to any policy, contractual, regulatory and legislative re-quirements
• Issue recommendations to the project management to avoid errors, wastage and fraud and investigate the suspected fraud or possible irregularities;
• Review and Follow up the implementation of recommendations by the ex-ternal auditor relating to the project;
• Prepare consolidated reports and submit to the audit committee and SPIU Coordinator and to the office of Government Chief Internal Auditor(GCIA);
• Provide other similar services on the request of his/her supervisor and Audit Committee
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
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Degree in Accounting with an Auditing related course Certificate
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience
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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
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Report writing and presentation skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Detailed knowledge of international Financial reporting and Auditing Standards, HR & Financial Regulations and Procedures
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Detailed knowledge of MINECOFIN’s Internal Audit Guideline
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Detailed knowledge of the Government of Rwanda’s public financial management law and regulations
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Detailed knowledge of World Bank PFM guidelines, accounting and reporting requirements
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Detailed knowledge of systems of internal control, carrying out risk assessments and developing fiduciary risk mitigation measures
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Strong IT skills, financial management systems, Excel and PowerPoint especially
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Communication and presentation skills, excellent problem solving skills and clear logical thinking
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