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Internal Audit & Compliance Officer – Somalia National

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Reports to: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: non

Role Dimensions: Save the Children works in almost all regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and a current expenditure of approximately US$ 120 million each year.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose for this post is to ensure that Save the Children Southern States and Benadir area adheres to all its grant management obligations internally within Save the Children and externally with donors. The post holder will be responsible for performing a thorough review and audit of all area offices including documentations (payment documentations, finance, HR, logistics and program documentations) as well as those from partners for adequacy of supporting documentations, accuracy of coding, accountability and compliance with applicable donor conditions and SCI policies and procedures, and recommend necessary improvements on monthly basis. The post holder will pay particular attention to payments documentations to ensure that all original documents and support for payments are attached, and applicable budget holder limits have been observed. The post holder will prepare a report on a monthly basis of the findings and recommendations for submission to the Audit and Risk Manager. S/he will work together with Finance and other support staff to build capacity of staff both at the Country Office and Sub-office level; participates in developing audit tools and techniques; provides clear guidance; and advice to make necessary amendments whenever the techniques and procedures are found inefficient and ineffective

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of Commerce, accounting, or Business administration or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting and financial/grant management /Audit/compliance
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Highly developed 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
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

Commitment to Save the Children values

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Application will be close on 12th Feb -2022.

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.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents