Organization: The Mali Service Center (MSC) was established by the Government of Mali to operate as an independent service center for the financial and administrative management of research funding provided to the University of
Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB) or other entities within Mali by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other international donors.
Position: Internal Auditor
Function:
-The Internal Auditor will Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the MSC’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement. In conjunction with the Chief Accountant s/he has responsibility over all of the accounting and finance functions at the MSC. The Internal Auditor’s functions include:
– Draft the Internal Audit Charter of the MSC in line with the international accounting standards
– Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
– Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
– Design internal audit procedures and work programs and determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
– Verify assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
– Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
– Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
– Identify key areas of risk within the MSC and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks
– Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to Management.
– Discuss audit findings and recommendations with MSC Director and report significant issues on a regular basis.
– Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
– Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
– Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
– Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
– Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
– Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
– Report on internal control issues and the implementation of the internal audit plan to senior management and the MSC’s Advisory Board.
– Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding MSC’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
Key Qualifications:
– Must have a Master Degree in Accounting or Finance.
– Expertise in the functioning of an international financial institution or financial services institution
– Proven working experience as Internal Auditor, at least 05-10 years of experience in accounting with expertise in internal audit, risk and control functions
– Experience with US Government or other International Donor development programs.
– Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and staff including interacting with a wide range of people from policy makers, administrators to scientific researchers.
– Excellent knowledge of SAGE SAARI 100 accounting software and databases
– Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
– Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
– High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
– Sound independent judgement
– Advanced computer skills on MS Office, and Outlook.
– Must be fluent speaking/reading/writing English and French.
– The ideal candidate must have experience working in Mali.
– Malian candidate preferred.
Location: Full-time position based in Bamako, Mali.
To Apply: Email CV and cover letter in English to fatimat@themitchellgroup.com
Apply By: January 29, 2016