Internal Audit and Risk Officer

ABOUT US

Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organization representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa; and Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade System and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods. The FTA Board directs policy and strategic development of the organization. FAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE: To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.

ABOUT THE JOB

To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting within the ECAN & SAN region with the aim of assessing internal controls, risk management activities, financial statements / records and providing recommendations on any non-conformities that shall have been noted or identified. LOCATION: Côte d'Ivoire or Kenya

REPORTING LINES

Post holder reports to: Internal Audit & Risk Manager Staff reporting to this post: No BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas
• Developing risk-based audit plans, programmes, and schedules
• Ensuring conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets, and schedules
• Conducting preliminary reviews of the areas to be audited
• Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes
• Performing audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures
• Examining and evaluating the FTA’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented
• Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings
• Leading specific audit teams
• Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos
• Following up audits to determine the extent of implementation of audit recommendations
• Oversight of risk management activities
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Formation et compétences

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Be in possession of Certified Public Accountants or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant or any other relevant
• Member of a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant or any other relevant body

Expérience

• A minimum eight (8) years in relevant work and at least two (2) years in a supervisory role in comparable position
• Thorough understanding of international NGO financial reporting standards
• Risk management and audit processes
• General fraud prevention strategies
• Ability to project and uphold Independence of mind

Skills

• Strong analytical, organization and planning skills
• Able to meet strict deadlines to inform business decisions
• Strong negotiating skills