Job Description

• Being an independent body, report critical internal control problems and controls to mitigate these issues along with the follow-ups in an objective and unbiased manner to the management to execute its responsibility in an effective and efficient manner related to Global Fund project activities. 
• Perform risk assessment procedure to check the adequacy of the internal controls and to identify the potential risk and develop control of mitigative actions. 
• Evaluate the existing policies and procedures in respect of their efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations for their improvements. 
• Develop a yearly internal audit plan for all key activities and follow-up schedules. 
• Develop the operational framework and procedures for an effective internal auditing system; 
• Performs departmental audits of organizational and sub-recipient, including CoPc+ sites and ART Adherence Units, and prepares a report containing issues, their effects on the proper conduct of program activities, management comments, and recommendations. 
• Assist management in the implementation of recommendations. 
• Make follow-up visits of program units and report on the status of compliance with recommendations. 
• Ensure the final evaluation of the tender as per the ITB documents and procurement manual. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, requirements of various laws applicable; i.e. Ministry of Economic Affairs Division, societies registration. 
• Conduct the periodic review of tax filing/ submission and EOBI payments. 
• Provide assistance and support in the development of organizational fraud, risk management & mitigation policies, and procedures. 
• Follow ethical values to carry out the internal audit function in an independent and objective manner. 
• Participate in training courses if necessary. 
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the reporting line.
• Expert knowledge of internal auditing principles, techniques, and methodologies and conducting program audits, compliance audits, and financial audits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and provide recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to prepare comprehensive audit reports and communicate findings to senior management and the board.
• Knowledge of audit software and data analytics tools for efficient and effective auditing.
• Leadership and team management skills to oversee the internal audit function and guide staff and demonstrated experience in successfully working with administrative and program staff at all organizational levels
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in internal auditing and fraud prevention.