Audit Manager - World Vision International (Rwanda)

World Vision International (Rwanda), is a Christian, Child-focused, humanitarian, Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-government Organization implementing projects/programmes in over 13 districts of Rwanda. World Vision is seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced East African citizen to fill the following position:


Position: Audit Manager
Job Location: KigaliReports To: Regional Audit Manager


Purpose of Position:


This is a senior management position that provides leadership to the Audit Department of World Vision Rwanda. The incumbent should implement the WV independent management appraisal system for the office. This appraisal system
should provide management with the reasonable assurance that the financial and operational transactions are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Visions Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.
The Audit Manager plays an advisory and consultant role to the National Director, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors where applicable. This advisory role includes but is not limited to providing advice on risk management, internal controls systems and their impact on the operations of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

* Develop audit plans for the WV office based on risk assessments. Communicate the audit dates, as appropriate, to management.
* Ensure that the audit programs and work practices in the department are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision’s Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.
* Advise management on the formulation of risk management strategies and policies and all operations areas of the organization with a view of ensuring all management policies adequately mitigate the risks identified — this role will not include the development of the actual policies and systems.
* Review office financial systems and report on compliance with the WVI Financial Policies and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices.
* Carry out special audits and investigations at the request of management.
* Review work papers before reports are issued and issue reports of audit results from internal audits and special investigations carried out by all staff members of the internal audit function.
* Supervise internal auditors as they carry out performance and procedural audit of all office functions and projects and, when necessary, participate in such audits to provide field audit leadership.
* Provide summaries of audit results and trends to management regularly and in subsequent audits determine that audit recommendations have been tracked and implemented by management.
* Conduct performance appraisals for all internal auditors.
* Develop a system to ensure the quality of work done by the Internal auditors is regularly reviewed and appraised and corrective action taken when necessary.
* Plan for Continuous Professional Development for al Internal Auditors and either as individuals or as a team by facilitating their attendance at professional seminars and trainings by maintaining 80 units every two years (with 24 in US government accounting/auditing).
* Assist on international audit assignments as required by WVPO Audit & Evaluation Department.
* Assist in selecting firms, planning, and performing annual external audit work on behalf of external auditors (if applicable and cost-effective).
* Attend and participate in daily devotional and weekly chapel meetings.

Qualifications and Conditions Required
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal training, self-education, and prior experience or on the job training.

* Graduate preferably in business related studies.
* Full accounting qualifications — ACCA, CPA or other internationally recognized accounting qualification.
* Must have prior auditing experience of at least 5 years in a recognized organization. Two of these should be at a supervisory level. Experience in public accounting will be an added advantage.
* Good communication and language skills.
* Good management skills — resources and personnel
* Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, especially Sun System is essential.
* Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Fluency in French is an added advantage.
* Must be a mature Christian, with people skills and committed to psycho — spiritual development.
* Must be computer literate. Competence in database utilization is an added advantage.
* Must be a willing learner and a team player.
* Open to East African Citizens.

Core Capabilities Required

* Achieving quality results and service – Ability to motivate and inspire staff by being a leadership example using good coaching skills, listening skills, mentoring skills and being objective in fact and appearance.
* Practicing accountability and integrity – A good steward with the resources provided conducting work with transparency, tactfulness, while being firm when needed. Must demonstrate good, planning, monitoring and decision making skills.
* Communicating information effectively – Ability to identify key information and communicate with good verbal and written skills. Where needed, ability to persuade and convince stakeholders.
* Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly – Actively seeks knowledge about the humanitarian industry and applies this knowledge to keep audit approaches current and relevant.
* Humanitarian standards – Actively keeps current on local humanitarian standards and policies related to local WV operations.
* Learning for growth and development – Effective delegation (a trust, but verify approach) and provides opportunities for learning and growth. Identifies strengths and weaknesses and has willingness to grow and learn from failures/mistakes. Provides honest and meaningful coaching for performance.
* Building collaborative relationships – Has ability to get along with people by being fair, open, responsive and trustworthy. A team builder who hires the right people and has the ability to resolve conflicts.
* Influencing individuals and groups – Seek to understand with the ability to objectively evaluate divergent views/options. Open minded with willingness to take a stand on difficult issues.

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit/deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vitae, Academic transcripts with at least two referees’ telephone and email contacts (one from Pastor/Priest and the other from previous employer) to WVR offices or send by e-mail to aaron_turamye@wvi.org with cc to hellen_mbabazi@wvi.org on before May 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
NB: Women Candidates are encouraged to apply
Director, People & Culture
World Vision International, Rwanda