Internal Audit Officer – South Sudan At Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany

Department – Finance

Country (ies) – South Sudan

Duty Station – Juba, South Sudan with frequent Travels to field locations

Expected Start Date -1st March 2024

Duration of Contract – 12 months

Reporting to – Country Director – South Sudan

Contract Type – This is a National Position

Background

Vétérinaires Sans Frontières – Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety, VSFG works towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia.

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced staff for the position of Internal Audit Officer to be based at VSF Germany office at Juba, South Sudan. The holder of this position will have an overall financial oversight for all projects implemented in South Sudan Country Program under VSF Germany. The pay range for this position attracts a maximum of $1,500 per month gross with placement determined by the level of experience as assessed during the recruitment process. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Work program delivery from planning to completion as set out in the internal audit plan as part of continuous auditing.
• Updating the status of the previous internal and external findings on a quarterly basis, reviewing resolved issues and preparing the quarterly status report in the set format for review by the Head of Internal Audit and the Country Director.
• Assist in carrying out operational audits which evaluate, encourage, promote and ensure compliance with prescribed organizational policies and procedures to optimize operations’ efficiency.
• Assist in carrying out financial audits to check the accuracy and reliability of accounting records, safeguarding of company assets and report on the reliability of the VSF G’s financial statements.
• Assist with developing and performing testing of VSF G’s internal control environment related to the initiation, authorization, recording, processing, reporting and disclosure process of financial transactions and financial reporting to verify compliance with set guidelines and requirements.
• Carry out compliance audits which evaluate both VSF G’s and employee compliance with the regulations and rules of the country of operation, rules governing NGOs and other governing regulatory agencies; including the applicable industry standards, norms and procedures.
• Assist with developing and performing testing of Special Study Audits upon request.
• Assists with developing and performing Fraud Audits.
• Competently utilize audit tools, techniques, and procedures in all assigned internal audit programs.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and document information which supports internal audit results**.** This includes presentation of clear, concise and timely working papers in line with International Internal Auditing Standards for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Make recommendations to VSF G Country Management and suggest changes to policies, procedure manuals, forms, processes, standard operating procedures, etc.
• Report audit evaluations in the form of written audit reports to the Head of Internal Audit and the Country Management.
• Ensure timely delivery of professional written draft reports and practical value-added recommendations on issues arising during audit work
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by either the Country Director or Head of Internal Audit

Experience, skills and knowledge requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Audit) or any other related business degree
• Full membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in an audit environment (Experience in NGO audits and Projects Audit is an added advantage)
• Excellent technical audit and accounting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively at all levels
• Ability to present adequate working papers to enable the Head of Internal Audit to assess work done and matters to be reported
• Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times including observing the confidential nature of Internal Audit operations
• A positive and flexible can-do-attitude and self-starting ability with the aptitude to take ownership of assigned tasks as required and see them through to completion
• Highly organized with strong organization and planning skills, ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assigned audits in line with the audit plan

Reporting Lines

Administratively, the position reports to the Country Director while technical reporting will be to the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance