Internal Audit & Compliance Coordinator

TITLE:  Internal Audit & Compliance Coordinator

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Audit and Compliance

LOCATION:  Mogadishu with frequent travel to the field offices in Southern States, PL and SL

GRADE: 3

POST TYPE: National

CONTRACT LENGTH:  I year

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)

Level 1:  the post holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore, a police check will not be mandatory for this post unless the content of the post changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level should be reviewed.

Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

To provide an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organisation’s operation by using a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The main role is to conduct internal audits of SCI Country office programs spread across the Country as well as performing other duties in the absence of, or as delegated by the Internal Audit Manager.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager

Reporting to this: Internal Audit and Compliance Assistant

Dimensions:   This role will work closely with the internal Audit team and the relevant department. And, in the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

• Participate in annual audit planning for SCI CO based on risk assessments.
• Support the Internal Audit Manager to identify and mitigate risk using tools that facilitate both field level and Country Office level risk analysis and mitigation.
• Perform risks-based audits (RBIA) of various organizational units (i.e. Finance, Supply Chain and Administration, and Human Resource) aimed at evaluating the adequacy of the systems of internal control and recommending improvements in controls in areas where deficiencies are identified.
• Performing risk-based audits of grant funded projects such as EU, WFP, ECHO, UNICEF BHA etc.
• Carry out audit field assignments, sometimes for an extended period for such audits.
• Conduct Spot checks with the aim of monitoring the operations systems for compliance, by randomly checking processes.
• Preparing internal audit reports for presentation to management of the operation been audited with findings and issues identified during audits and giving appropriate recommendations.
• Support the Internal Audit Manager in conducting audit follow up to assess the action plans taken to resolve prior audit issues/findings.
• Participate in investigation into cases of alleged fraud and/or serious negligence as required, provide advice to management on corrective action, as appropriate and in accordance with Save the Children International’s Fraud, Bribery and corruption Policy.
• Assist in in the development and delivery of workshops and presentations on fraud awareness to all Staff, Partner Organizations and Suppliers.
• Identify, develop and utilise appropriate audit, risk management and investigative techniques to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness under the supervision of Internal Audit Manager.
• Perform other duties as may be delegated by Internal Audit Manager

COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence.
• Displays consistent excellent judgement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of accounting, auditing or Business administration or equivalent Internal Audit qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, CFE, CISA etc) and/or other professional certification.
• At least 3 years recent professional experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk management or Fraud Investigation. Experience in working for humanitarian, charitable or not for profit organisation.
• Good communication skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Adult Safeguarding.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy, all employees are also expected to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI protection from sexual exploitation abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At SCI, we uphold the principle of equal rights and opportunities for all our employees. In our commitment to fostering a more inclusive workplace and addressing gender gaps, we have implemented additional efforts aimed at supporting female qualified candidates: -

·         Maternity leave (6 months)

·         Annual Leave 30 working days

·         10% *gross salary. (female allowance)

·         1.5 flexible working hours for lactating mothers

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. 

Application will be closed on 2nd April 2024

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.