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Position Title: Internal Auditor
Ref: AFAAS /Int AudltorflA/ 2014-10
Organisation: The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS)
Deadline : 13th of April 2014
Background Information:
The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the
umbrella organisation for Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS)
in Africa.
Its objective is to create
efficient, effective and synergistic linkages and partnerships between AAS of
member countries to improve the delivery of these services to fanners. It
operates within the framework of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture
Development Programme (CAADP). Currently AFAAS is implementing a Strategic Plan
built on five key pillars:
i) Participation in implementation
of CAADP Pillar IV,
ii) Information and Knowledge
Management,
iii) Establishing and supporting
Country Fora (CF),
iv) Building Partnerships at
national, regional and international levels and
v) Developing its governance and management systems. AFAAS is therefore,
seeking to recruit a highly qualified and experienced professional for the
position of Internal Auditor. This is a regional and fixed position. (Details
can be assessed in AFAAS website: www.afiKis-africa.org)
Required Duties and
responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Internal Auditor will generally be
responsible lor the following duties:
• Evaluate internal control systems at the secretariat and in regional
country host offices and recommend improvements and enhancements to ensure that
assets are adequately safeguarded against loss and misappropriation and that
administrative and financial records are accurate and reliable;
.Conduct financial,
operational and compliance audits at the secretariat and in regional country
host offices in accordance with prescribed audit standards, and ensure that
regulations, rules, policies and agreements are adhered to;
• Periodically conduct detailed reviews of AFAAS’s financial statements and
the supporting documents to ascertain the fairness of balances of accounts as
presented and conformity with IPSAS and the generally accepted principles.
• Perform efficiency, economy and value for money audits in regional
country host offices and in specific audit thrust areas at Headquarters to
ensure that utilization of resources is in accordance with plans and budgets,
in conformity with donor requirements and in the most advantageous terms for
the Programme;
• Develop audit work plans for assigned audit engagements;
Write draft and final audit reports in a clear, concise and timely manner
including impiementable recommendations which have been discussed with and
agreed to by the auditee;
Assess the reliability and propriety of accounting and financial
information provided to Management on which decision and I or policy
formulation are based; Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations
made by internal and external auditors and evaluate the responses and actons
taken by management of the audited units of the Programme, as well as provide
advice or clarification when necessaiy;
Coordinate with External Auditors in order to achieve adequate and complete
audit coverage of all phases of operations;
Provide advice on policy documents prepared by management as required;
Contribute to preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis and
contingency planning and make recommendations. Periodically monitor the
management of risks and report on any actions taken; Provide training/technical
guidance to staff and consultants as required;
Perform other related duties as required, including carrying out management
audits, special studies, investigations and inspections.
How to apply:
Applications with a cover letter and comprehensive curriculum vitae,
together with the names, addresses, telephone numbers of three referees should
be addressed to the Executive Director-AFAAS, AFAAS Secretariat,
Plot 22A Nakasero Road;
Kampala, Uganda.
Email: secretariat@afaas-africa.org
copied to msnahdy@afaas-africa.org
NOTE:
Applications shall be accepted up to 13th of April 2014 and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted Please include the position reference
code indicated above as part of your subject when forwarding your application
Successful candidate is expected to assume office as soon
AFAAS is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly
encouraged to apply
