Internal Auditor

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• Assist in the development of a risk-based annual audit plan, identifying key risk areas specific to a higher education and health institution (e.g., grant management, student fee revenue, procurement of medical supplies, financial reporting, Human resources and data privacy). • Conduct risk assessments of defined areas to identify and prioritize potential risks. • Develop detailed audit programs, including objectives, scope, and methodologies for each audit engagement. • Perform fieldwork, including conducting interviews with staff and faculty, preparing flowcharts of processes, and testing transactions and controls. • Examine and verify the accuracy and integrity of financial records, operational data, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. • Document audit work and findings in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards). • Draft clear, concise, and constructive audit reports that identify issues, assess their impact, and provide practical, value-added recommendations for improvement. • Discuss audit findings and recommendations with process owners and management to ensure understanding and agreement on action plans. • Perform follow-up audits to verify the timely implementation of agreed-upon management actions and assess the effectiveness of corrective measures. • Participate in special investigations, including those related to alleged fraud, misconduct, or significant control breakdowns. • Assist in coordinating activities with external auditors to ensure a comprehensive and efficient audit process. • Stay current with developments in auditing, accounting, higher education administration, and the healthcare sector. • Assess M&E Frameworks: Evaluate the design and implementation of the Institute’s Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks for key institutional programs and projects to ensure they are robust and aligned with strategic goals. • Verify Data Integrity: Audit the processes for collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance data (Key Performance Indicators – KPIs) to assess their reliability, accuracy, and completeness. • Conduct Performance Audits: Perform value-for-money audits to assess the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of academic programs, research projects, and community health initiatives.