INTERNAL AUDITOR (M/F)
The Cameroon Association for Social Marketing (ACMS) launches a call for applications for the recruitment of an (01) internal auditor (M/F).
As an autonomous NGO, driving force and major player in development, ACMS responds effectively to development challenges in synergy with other actors. It works immediately wherever the need arises, through innovative solutions, to help communities build their well-being. Its mission is to sustainably and measurably improve the social situation of the Cameroonian population and promote the health and prosperity of families. To achieve this, CAMS works in cooperation with the government and its public and private sector partners to deliver high-quality health programs, reaching all populations in need. For more than 25 years, CAMS has been providing comprehensive and evidence-based public health interventions, including reproductive health, malaria prevention and HIV prevention programs, among others.
Key information about the position
Type of contract: Permanent, Contract with indefinite duration.
Position level: 10th category, tertiary sector II of the National Collective Trade Convention.
Workplace Yaoundé.
Type of job: Intermediate.
Main duties
R1 — Planning and Conducting Audit Engagements
Contribute to risk mapping and the development of an annual risk-based audit plan (headquarters and regional offices). Conducting end-to-end missions: terms of reference, work programme, fieldwork, closing meeting, report. Define the scope, objectives and procedures of each mission, and have them validated. Conduct financial, operational, compliance and project performance audits (including sub-recipients). Evaluate the performance indicators of projects and support services.
R2 — Execution of audit work
Conduct audit tests (compliance, retail controls, review of supporting documentation) at headquarters and regional offices. Document the work in the working papers according to the methodology of the Directorate: procedures, samples, results, conclusions. Identify anomalies, control weaknesses and non-compliance with procedures ACMS and donor rules (USG, Global Fund, EU, KfW, UNFPA, etc.). Verify the reliability of programmatic and financial data provided by projects.
R3 — Risk and control assessment
Identify and assess operational, financial, compliance and fraud risks. Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls with respect to procedures ACMS and the demands of donors. Propose realistic, prioritized and time-bound recommendations.
R4 — Communication, report and follow-up of recommendations
Write clear, factual and concise reports, and return the findings to those responsible. In the absence of the Director of Internal Audit, present the conclusions to the governance bodies (Executive Directorate, Board of Directors). Maintain the basis for follow-up of internal, external, donor and investigative audit recommendations. Collect and evaluate evidence of implementation from departments, and report on it periodically. Support the Directorate in relations with external auditors and donor audit missions.
R5 — Investigations and whistleblowing
Conduct investigations into suspected cases of fraud, misappropriation, forgery or harassment: planning, field missions, collection and preservation of evidence, interviews, reporting. Ensure the management of the whistleblowing system: documentation of cases, response to whistleblowers in respect of confidentiality, closure of files, follow-up of measures.
R6 — Unannounced checks and inventories
Plan and carry out unexpected checks on cash, inventory (health products, inputs), capital assets and programmatic data. Carry out and supervise physical inventories by sampling, and reconcile the results with accounting and logistics data.
R7 — Trainee supervision and continuous improvement
To supervise the intern in internal audit: work plan, transmission of methods, review of his work, mid-term and end-of-internship evaluations. Contribute to the improvement of management tools: worksheet templates, internal control questionnaires, data analysis in Excel or with a dedicated tool. Contribute to the Directorate's quality assurance program and keep abreast of evolving standards. Lead awareness sessions on ethics, integrity and anti-fraud.
Candidate profile
Hold at least a BAC degree+4 in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Management Control or equivalent recognized degree. Demonstrated professional experience of at least four (04) years in internal audit, external audit, internal control, risk management or financial control, in a company, NGO or firm. Have personally conducted audit or control missions and written reports. A professional certification (CIA, CISA, ACCA, CFE, DEC), obtained or in progress, is an asset. Experience in an audit or accounting firm. Experience in projects funded by donors (Global Fund, USG, EU, KfW, UNFPA) or within an international NGO. Experience with fraud investigations. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Very good knowledge of International Internal Auditing Standards (IIA) and Internal Control Frameworks (COSO). Mastery of auditing techniques: sampling, control tests, circularization, reconciliations, inventories. Good command of accounting (revised SYSCOHADA) and project financial management. Knowledge of donor rules (2 CFR 200 / USG, Global Fund, KFW). Ability to analyze, synthesize and judge professionally; thoroughness and attention to detail. Ability to conduct difficult interviews and detect signals of fraud. Integrity, objectivity and confidentiality. Autonomy, results-based management, planning and organizational ability. Proficiency in French or English and sufficient knowledge of the other language; excellent writing ability. Ability to transmit, train and progress an intern. Very good command of Excel (dynamic cross tables, RESEARCHV/XLOOKUP) and the Office suite; the practice of a data analysis tool (ACL, IDEA, Power BI) is an asset. Relational ability and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Availability to work under pressure and move.
Education / Qualifications
Level of experience: Medium.
Years of professional experience: between 3 and 5 years.
Minimum level of study: Master.
Application documents
A cover letter; an up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV); proof of diplomas or certificates or training certificate; proof of experience. A professional reference check will be carried out for the successful candidate/provider.
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