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Recruitment Notice: Internal Auditor (M/F) within the ACMS

The Cameroonian Association for Social Marketing (ACMS) is a non-governmental organization under Cameroonian law whose main mission is to improve in a sustainable and measurable way the social situation of the Cameroonian population and promote health. As such, CAMS works in cooperation with the government and its public and private sector partners to deliver high-quality health programs that reach all populations in need. For more than twenty-five years, ACMS has been providing the Cameroonian population with comprehensive and evidence-based public health interventions, particularly in the areas of reproductive health, malaria and HIV prevention, among others.

In this context, the ACMS is looking for candidates to perform the functions of internal auditor.

Main duties

The objective of the internal auditor (H/F) will be to independently conduct independent and objective audit missions in order to assess the effectiveness of the risk management, internal control and governance arrangements of ACMS, and to support the implementation of the audit plan in the implementation of its activities.

R1 — Planning and Conducting Audit Engagements

Contribute to risk mapping and the development of an annual risk-based audit plan, both at headquarters and in regional offices. Conducting end-to-end missions: terms of reference, work programme, fieldwork, closing meeting and report. Define the scope, objectives and procedures of each mission, and have them validated. Conduct financial, operational, compliance and performance audits of projects, including those of 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 and conclusions. Identify anomalies, control weaknesses and instances of non-compliance with ACMS procedures 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. Appreciate the design and effectiveness of internal controls with respect to CASM procedures and donor requirements. 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, evidence collection and preservation, interviews and reporting. Ensure the management of the whistleblowing system: documentation of cases, response to whistleblowers in a confidential manner, closure of files and 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

Education and qualifications

Êhold at least a BAC degree+4 in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Management Control or an equivalent recognized degree.

Experience

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 is also an asset, as is experience with projects funded by donors (Global Fund, USG, EU, KfW, UNFPA) or within an international NGO, as well as experience in fraud investigations.

Required skills

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, with an 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.

How to create your application file?

The application package must include a cover letter, an up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae, proof of diplomas or certificates or attestation of training, as well as proof of experience. A professional reference check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

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