The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is a Swiss-based private diplomacy organisation founded on the principles of humanity, impartiality and independence. Our mission is to help prevent, mitigate, and resolve armed conflict through dialogue and mediation.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Overall purpose of the position
- To support the audit function in Geneva and globally, we are looking for an: Internal Audit Officer
- The Internal Audit Officer supports the Director of Finance and the Internal Audit Function through internal audits, evaluating internal controls and risks and coordinating external audits: project, donor and HD-mandated.
- The Internal Audit Officer may travel to conduct field audit missions.
- Working under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Internal Audit Officer works in close collaboration with the Accounting Finance and HR teams in Geneva and globally.
The main responsibilities are:
- Coordinate audits preparation with HD offices (50%)
- Plans and conduct process and transactional testing
- File and archive all required audit documentation, reporting, and administrative documents
- Ensure quality and completeness of supporting documents submitted to auditors
- Consolidate audit recommendations and monitor the status of their implementation
- Focus on continuous improvements of processes and internal controls.
- Plans and conduct field missions upon request by the head of Internal Audit
- Plan and conduct compliance missions as requested by the Director of Finance or finance Function
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
Requirements
- Audit or Accounting Degree (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) or working towards a certification
- Minimum of 2 – 3 years of audit experience, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Arabic and French an added value.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with Jet Reports and Business Central is an asset
- Industry experience: not-for-profit, project-based, donor-funded and grant-based preferred.
Qualifications
Interpersonal skills needed for the position:
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Diplomacy and tact in interactions with internal and external stakeholders
- High degree of integrity and professional scepticism
- Adaptable and resilient to the operational and contextual changes.
- Proactive, curious and committed to continuous improvement of processes and controls
- Strong collaboration skills; able to work in cross-regional and remote teams
- Strong analytical skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (maximum of 2 pages) and a motivation letter in a single PDF file to: [email protected] using “Internal Audit Officer” as the subject of the mail.
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