Role Summary:
The Lead Auditor is a qualified and experienced auditor who will lead, and be part of, audit teams comprising experienced professionals in the Audit Unit of the OIG.
Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Audit Manager, the Lead Auditor will:
• Lead or function as a team member to plan and implement audits and advisory reviews at Global Fund headquarters in accordance with IIA Standards;
• Lead or function as a team member to plan and implement audits and advisory reviews at country level in accordance with IIA Standards
• Identify potential risk areas and internal control flaws in the course of audits;
• Analyze evidence gathered and communicate findings and recommendations to auditees through oral briefings and written reports;
• Discuss and agree on recommended management actions and timelines with auditees;
• Monitor actions taken by management in response to audit work and reviews, ensuring effective follow up;
• Draft audit reports for entire assignment or portion of assignment;
• Take initiative in identifying appropriate audit tools, best practices, and identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in accordance with IIA and/or ISSAI standards; and
• Perform other duties as required by the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager, including undertaking sensitive reviews;
• Training and induction of staff and consultants.
Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at his sole discretion.
Qualifications:
Essential:
• University degree or equivalent in Accounting/Business Administration, Economics or related fields; and
• Internal audit certification and/or certification from an internationally recognized accountancy body.
Experience:
Essential :
• At least seven years’ experience in audit or a related area such as finance, accounting, business administration/analysis, program/project evaluation and monitoring
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting; and
• Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector.
Desirable :
• Experience conducting audits in developing countries;
• Experience in international development; and
• Experience and knowledge related to public health, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
How To Apply
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