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| Company | : | General Job Post Account-16 |
| Company Name/ Contact Person | : | ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE |
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| Phone | : | NA |
| Job Details | ||
| Job Title | : | Director, Internal Audit |
| Date Posted/Updated | : | Friday, February 10, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | : | Friday, February 17, 2023 |
| Job Type | : | Contract |
| Category | : | Accounting |
| Job Code | : | NA |
| Description | ||
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ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Vacancy Announcement Position: Director, Internal Audit • Term of Employment: one year with possible extension • Duty Station: Addis Ababa • Required Number: One • Application Deadline: February 17, 2023 ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Prepare risk-based internal audit plan and strategy, lead and coordinate its implementation after securing approval • Lead and coordinate internal audit team to accomplish plans and ensure audit policies, guidelines and standards are adhered. • Work with the management to identify key audit risks and develop prioritized audit plans in order to mitigate and address. • Evaluate and secure resource needs to complete the audit plan and budget including recruiting, managing, directing, developing, training, and mentoring audit staff as well as identifying, evaluating, engaging, and managing third party resource needs. • Identify quality audit recommendations regarding internal control improvements and collaborate with SMT. • Provide advisory services to the Management on audit and compliance issues in order to strengthen internal control and governance systems. • Support the Risk Management team to identify, articulate, mitigate, and manage material risks • Prepare periodic internal audit reports thoroughly and accurately, and communicate timely results to CEO, SMT and MoF. • Follow-up and report to the CEO on internal and external audit findings to ensure recommendations are implemented in a timely manner. • Coordinate and lead the assistance and communication with the external auditors in execution of the annual audit plan. • Ensure that the audit programs and work practices are adhering and comply to the Ethiopian government’s rules, agreements with development partners and ATI’s Financial and other policies. • Review the ATI’s financial systems and report on compliance with the ATI Financial Policies and the IFMIS and other financial principles and practices. • Supervise internal auditors as they carry out performance and procedural audit of all office functions and projects and, when necessary, participate in such audits to provide field audit leadership. • Develop a system to ensure the quality of work done by the Internal auditors is regularly reviewed and appraised and corrective action taken when necessary. • Assist in selecting firms, planning, and performing annual external audit work Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership to create an environment of trust, accountability, and responsibility. Maintain strong relations and open lines of communication with the ATI CEO and SMT as well as with MoF and staff. • Perform other job-related duties as necessary How to Apply: • We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et • It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter. • Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application. • Women are highly encouraged to apply. • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. |
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters or PhD Degree in accounting required or ACCA, CPA or other internationally recognized accounting qualification. • Must have prior auditing experience minimum 12 years for master’s and 6 years for PhD in internal audit experience in a recognized organization out of which 6 years is in leadership and managerial position. • Experience in public accounting will be an added advantage. Other Qualifications • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a director and a team member. • Must be able to present confidently to ATI’s CEO and SMT as well as to MOFEC; must be able to work across all levels of management in the execution of responsibilities. • Confident, proactive self-starter who can work autonomously with strong attention to detail, while also exhibiting an understanding of the big picture. • Strong organizational skills, including leadership, management, and process and relationship management. • A flexible problem solver who can manage a large and diverse portfolio of projects and issues and rapidly assess situations with multiple outcomes and consequences. • Absolute integrity and discretion—committed to core values and ethical business conduct with the backbone to stand up for what is right and necessary. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Audit standards. • Superior ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels orally and in writing. • Ability to be tactful in communicating with others and to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information. • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis. • Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, especially ERP- AGRESSO System is essential. |
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| Education Level | : | Master's |
| Experience | : | 10-15 years |
| Location | ||
| City | : | Addis Ababa |
| State | : | Addis Ababa |
| Country | : | Ethiopia |
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| Min. Monthly Salary | : | Pay Scale |
| Max. Monthly Salary | : | Pay Scale |