ACMS is looking for an Internal Auditor
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The Cameroonian Association for Social MarketingACMS) is a non-governmental organization operating under Cameroonian law. Its primary vocation is to sustainably improve social conditions and promote public health in Cameroon. In collaboration with the government and various public and private sector partners, CAMS has been implementing high-quality health programs for more than 25 years, including reproductive health, malaria control and HIV prevention.
Job purpose:
The internal auditor will be responsible for carrying out independent, objective assessments to measure the performance of ACMS's internal control systems, governance and risk management. He or she will also support the implementation of the audit plan in carrying out its operations.
Essential functions:
Main duties
R1 â Audit planning and implementation: participate in risk mapping and the creation of the annual audit plan. Carry out end-to-end missions (terms of reference, fieldwork, closing meetings, reports). Conduct financial, compliance and operational audits for projects and evaluate their performance indicators.
R2 â Performing audit tasks: carrying out tests (conformity, examination of supporting documents) at headquarters and regional offices. Record methods and conclusions in worksheets. Identify control flaws, anomalies and non-compliances with the rules of the ACMS and donors (USG, Global Fund, KfW, EU, UNFPA).
R3 â Risk and procedural assessment: detect and assess fraud, financial and operational risks. Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and suggest realistic, prioritized and time-bound recommendations.
R4 â Communication, reporting and follow-up: develop clear and factual reports, then return the results to those responsible. Present the findings to the governing bodies in the absence of the Director. Update the follow-up database of recommendations. Support management during donor verification missions.
R5 â Investigations and whistleblowing system: to investigate suspected cases of fraud, harassment, forgery or misappropriation. Administer the alert system while guaranteeing the confidentiality of whistleblowers and monitoring measures.
R6 â Unannounced checks and inventories: organize surprise checks of cash registers, stocks (inputs, health products) and fixed assets. Oversee physical inventories by sampling and compare the results with accounting data.
R7 â Supervision and continuous improvement: train and evaluate the intern in audit. Contribute to the development of management tools (worksheets, questionnaires) and the quality assurance program. Conducting ethics and integrity awareness workshops.
Candidate profile
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Education / Qualifications
Level of study: hold at least a BAC level degree+4 in audit, finance, accounting, management control or any equivalent degree.
Professional experience: at least four years of proven practice in internal/external audit, financial control or risk management (in NGO, company or firm). Have personally conducted missions and written reports.
Experience
Specific knowledge: experience with projects funded by international donors (Global Fund, USG, EU) and in fraud detection is required. A visit to an audit or accounting firm is highly appreciated.
Certifications: Possessing or preparing a professional certification (CISA, CIA, ACCA, CFE, DEC) is a great asset.
Technical skills: perfect knowledge of the revised SYSCOHADA, International Internal Auditing Standards (IIA), COSO standards and donor rules. Good command of sampling and control tests.
IT tools: excellent use of Office Pack and Excel advanced features (dynamic cross tables, V/XLOOKUP search). Mastering a data analysis tool (Power BI, ACL, IDEA) is a plus.
Languages: Excellent command of French or English, with a sufficient level in the second language. Strong writing skills.
Personal qualities: integrity, respect for confidentiality, objectivity, autonomy, relational ease, rigor and resistance to stress. Ability to conduct sensitive interviews.
Composition of the application file:
A cover letter
A detailed and up-to-date CV.
Copies of diplomas or certificates of training.
Proof of professional experience.
NB: a thorough verification of professional references will be carried out for the selected candidate.
Methods of submission:
The complete files are sent exclusively by email to the following address:
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
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