Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region,VSF Germany implements activities in Southern Sudan, Northern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety, drought responses and mitigation, but also developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified Internal Auditor to support in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and key internal controls within the organization. This position is based at the regional office in Nairobi.
Key responsibilities:
• Take overall responsibility for the organization’s Internal Audit function in relation to compliance, internal control effectiveness and reporting standards.
• Monitor project implementation in accordance with Grant Agreements including reporting timelines.
• Develop and implement an annual internal audit work plan.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of the plans and provide regular and promote feedback on findings, including the endorsement of agreed recommendations.
• Disseminate best practice identified from individual audits and other sources such as professional journals including donor newsletters.
• Provide in-house training on donor regulations and best practices.
• Introduce, review and implement audit policy & procedures.
• Carry out any internal investigations and document recommendations
• Work with external auditors in strengthening internal control systems from recommendations and
opinions shared.
• Carry out spot checks and test the inventory management system.
• Co-ordinate internal audit activities
• Carry out systems and risk-based audit.
• Facilitate the continuous development of and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management function of the organization including documenting and communicating identified risks.
• Prepare timely internal audit reports and review implementation.
• Institutionalize IT auditing and governance.
• Follow-up on the progress of implementation of management recommendations.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required:-
• University Degree in Business/Finance or related field.
• Post graduate qualification in Management, specializing in Audit, highly preferred.
• Over 5 years experience in Audit, NGO sector preferred.
• Experience in accounting packages preferably Navision.
• Working Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting - an added advantage.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in training and ability to travel.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV (with at least 2 professional referees) at the earliest time possible to: postal address or via email address
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza,
Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
Indicate on the subject the Job Title. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The short listing exercise will start on 16th January 2012 on a rolling basis, and once suitable candidates are identified, the search will stop. Closing date for receiving applications is 20th January, 2012 on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region,VSF Germany implements activities in Southern Sudan, Northern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety, drought responses and mitigation, but also developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified Internal Auditor to support in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and key internal controls within the organization. This position is based at the regional office in Nairobi.
Key responsibilities:
• Take overall responsibility for the organization’s Internal Audit function in relation to compliance, internal control effectiveness and reporting standards.
• Monitor project implementation in accordance with Grant Agreements including reporting timelines.
• Develop and implement an annual internal audit work plan.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of the plans and provide regular and promote feedback on findings, including the endorsement of agreed recommendations.
• Disseminate best practice identified from individual audits and other sources such as professional journals including donor newsletters.
• Provide in-house training on donor regulations and best practices.
• Introduce, review and implement audit policy & procedures.
• Carry out any internal investigations and document recommendations
• Work with external auditors in strengthening internal control systems from recommendations and
opinions shared.
• Carry out spot checks and test the inventory management system.
• Co-ordinate internal audit activities
• Carry out systems and risk-based audit.
• Facilitate the continuous development of and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management function of the organization including documenting and communicating identified risks.
• Prepare timely internal audit reports and review implementation.
• Institutionalize IT auditing and governance.
• Follow-up on the progress of implementation of management recommendations.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required:-
• University Degree in Business/Finance or related field.
• Post graduate qualification in Management, specializing in Audit, highly preferred.
• Over 5 years experience in Audit, NGO sector preferred.
• Experience in accounting packages preferably Navision.
• Working Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting - an added advantage.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in training and ability to travel.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV (with at least 2 professional referees) at the earliest time possible to: postal address or via email address
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza,
Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
Indicate on the subject the Job Title. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The short listing exercise will start on 16th January 2012 on a rolling basis, and once suitable candidates are identified, the search will stop. Closing date for receiving applications is 20th January, 2012 on or before 16.00hrs.