CARE International is a humanitarian aid organization fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. As a non-religious and non-political organization, CARE works with communities to help overcome poverty by supporting development projects and providing emergency relief. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities. CARE International is starting health sector interventions to complement ongoing interventions in other sectors. We invite applications from experienced and talented individuals for the position of Audit & Compliance Officer based in Somalia and Somaliland.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Audit, Risk & Compliance function supports CARE Somalia and its management by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management, control and oversight systems in place.

The role holder will be part of a team delivering high quality, outcomes-focused internal audit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to meet agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget.

He/She will be expected to join audit teams across the globe, and contribute towards the production of high quality, value-adding audit reports in English that is clear, concise, timely and solutions-driven.

He/She will also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships with their team and auditees, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on the risk profile of actual as well as potential assignments.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Audit, Risk & Compliance Manager

Budget Responsibilities: None directly though will be instrumental audits are delivered on budget

Role Dimensions:

Staff are expected to:

• Travel and deliver audits across the whole Country Office programming portfolio, unless travel is restricted by the organization.
• Work to the annual timetable for audits, rather than the timetable of their home base office. By this, it’s meant that staff may be required to work on a particular festival or holiday and a day offered in lieu.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Work with the Audit & Compliance Manager and Senior Auditor as required, to deliver on audit assignments;
• In interacting with ‘clients’, present a positive face of Internal Audit & Compliance Unit and aim to build strong relationships both through effective collaboration, and the delivery of first-class results;
• Work to a defined internal audit methodology, and meet the expectations of senior auditor and manager in delivering high-quality internal audit work;
• Promote ‘horizontal learning’ opportunities, ensuring that learning is identified and that good practice is shared actively operations/ regions/programmes visited;
• Participate in workshops and presentations as required by the organization;
• Contribute to systems development work within CARE International, helping provide sound advice regarding appropriate levels of internal control & oversight, and facilitating the effective management of risk;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of audit tools and CARE’s operations, operating environment and,
• Support the senior auditor and manager in activities that contribute to the future shape and direction of the Internal Audit & Compliance Unit.

BEHAVIOURS (CARE values in Practice)

Respect:

• Affirms the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Integrity:

• Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of Integrity
• Holds themselves accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and being a real ambassador audit, risk & compliance unit;
• Foster a culture of accountability across the organisation through their internal audit work

Commitment:

• An active listener, approachable
• Works closely with all parties, working clearly towards finding practical and effective solutions to complex problems

Excellence:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for both themselves and their team, bringing out the best in the team and playing an active role in development – their own as well as the team’s
• Motivates others in furthering the vision for care

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Accounting
• be a qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant (CPA, ACCA) or equivalent;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and extensive internal audit experience in a reputable INGO or audit firm.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Be detail-orientated, and is committed to undertaking work in a logical and disciplined manner, in line with the prescribed methodology
• Able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis
• Have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. Reports, in English
• Communicating and sharing ideas and information – able to present findings and recommendation and express opinions confidently;
• Planning and organizing – able to define work goals and objectives; develop and execute work plans; and contribute to the achievement of workgroup objectives;
• Be willing to undertake high amount of travel and work with minimum supervision under difficult conditions;
• Have a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; and
• Be committed to CARE international’s values.

Desirable

• Have at least 3 years audit experience in an INGO or in a reputable commercial/public sector international organization;
• Have some experience of grant requirements of major donors such as USAID, EC/ECHO, DFID and the UN
• Have a financial analysis aptitude
• · Have some experience of computerized financial systems

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.