Job Title: Senior
Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor
Organisation: East
African Development Bank (EADB)
African Development Bank (EADB)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Chief
Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor
About EADB:
The East African Development
Bank (EADB) is an international development finance institution, whose mandate
is to promote the sustainable economic development of East Africans.
Shareholders of the EADB are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the African
Development Bank (AfDB), and other international financial institutions.
Bank (EADB) is an international development finance institution, whose mandate
is to promote the sustainable economic development of East Africans.
Shareholders of the EADB are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the African
Development Bank (AfDB), and other international financial institutions.
Job Summary: The Senior
Internal Auditor for EADB will be responsible for the practical execution of
the Department’s mandate of providing independent assurance on the
effectiveness of Internal Control, Risk Management and Governance processes in
the Bank. This involves planning for and execution of Internal Audit
assignments conducted in line with the Bank’s annual Risk Based Audit Plan, as
well as other ad-hoc assignments and investigations, reporting on results
arising there from, and monitoring the status of implementation of
recommendations raised. The scope of work includes financial, compliance, value
for money, performance effectiveness, forensic and Information Systems audits.
Internal Auditor for EADB will be responsible for the practical execution of
the Department’s mandate of providing independent assurance on the
effectiveness of Internal Control, Risk Management and Governance processes in
the Bank. This involves planning for and execution of Internal Audit
assignments conducted in line with the Bank’s annual Risk Based Audit Plan, as
well as other ad-hoc assignments and investigations, reporting on results
arising there from, and monitoring the status of implementation of
recommendations raised. The scope of work includes financial, compliance, value
for money, performance effectiveness, forensic and Information Systems audits.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry
out financial, operational, compliance, value for money and performance
audit reviews of various operations, credit projects (including
infrastructure projects), functions, Country Offices, and agencies with
business or other official connections to the Bank; - Investigate
allegations and suspicions of fraud and corruption in the Bank to ensure
that all the Bank’s activities are conducted to the highest standards of
ethical conduct, good practice and transparency. - Carry
out Information Systems audit reviews of the Bank’s Information Systems
environment. - Perform
preliminary surveys of activities, departments or functions to determine
activities being performed and to develop recommendations as to audit
needs; - Formulate
and recommend audit programmes including scope, techniques, and timetable
within time constraints established by the Head of Internal Audit; - Execute
work programs for each assigned audit project, prepare reports of audit
findings, and present audit recommendations. - Maintain
engagement documentation to record engagement objectives, activities, work
done and conclusions reached in line with quality requirements specified
by the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued
by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); - Serve
on audit teams during major Bank projects and co-ordinate work done with
other auditors in order to ensure that projects progress according to
established plans; - Advise
and guide the Head of Internal Audit of assignment progress and findings
through interim meetings, status reports and upon completion, submit final
reports. - Assist
in the compilation of quarterly reports to the Audit Committee and any
other ad-hoc reports as may be required by the Committee or Director
General; - Facilitate
controls /self Assessment workshops and issue targeted control
sensitization communication aimed at improving internal controls awareness
and contributing to the embedding of a control culture in the Bank; and - Perform
any other tasks assigned by Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a good Bachelor’s degree from a recognized
institution; - A
Master’s degree in a relevant field; - Possession
of professional certifications relevant to the job including Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA), Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or their equivalents; - At
least eight years’ relevant experience in auditing gained in a
professional accounting practice and in the Banking industry. At least 4
years internal audit experience in a bank will be required; - Prior
experience in Project finance audit (including infrastructure projects)
preferably in a development finance institution; and - Significant
experience in Information Systems audit including the audit of controls at
Operating system, Network, Database and Application levels in diverse
information system environments. - High
results orientation - Ability
to work with minimum supervision - Excellent
analytical skills with attention to detail - Project
finance audit and forensic investigations - High
integrity and confidentiality - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills - Logical
thinking - Organisation
awareness and commitment.
How to Apply:
If you are a national of one of
the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned job
role, please send your application via email, quoting the position on the
subject of the email or cover letter.
The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that
you are applying for and the detailed CV should highlight relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email
address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned job
role, please send your application via email, quoting the position on the
subject of the email or cover letter.
The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that
you are applying for and the detailed CV should highlight relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email
address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
The applications should be
addressed to:.
addressed to:.
Adept Systems,
Management Consultants,
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO
00100
00100
Deadline: Wednesday 21 May 2014
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