Audit Officer at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) Full Time

Job Title: Audit Officer

Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Project: GC7

Job Description 

• The incumbent will be responsible for the financial, Risk management aspects of Global Fund (GF) program including the responsibility of enforcing compliance with budget, work plan and ECEWS financial guidelines and policies, participating in stocktaking activities and on-the-spot checks.
• Enforce transparency of operations and reporting all exceptions to stakeholders and management; affirming or otherwise to the reliability of financial and operational reporting; tracking audit trail and
• Provide feedback regarding the accuracy of the financial reports, monitoring internal controls and financial systems and ensuring reliability.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc / B.A Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
• 2-5 years relevant experience.
• Up to 2-4 years’ experience in internal control functions.
• Knowledge of IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework is an advantage.
• Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Budget development skills with multi-funding sources and general ledger skills.
• Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to report to supervisor on a regular basis.
• Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely.
• Fluent English speaker with superior spoken and written communication; candidate must be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2024.