Audit and Compliance Officer at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

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• Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan: Develop and obtain Board Audit Committee approval for an annual internal audit plan based on a systematic risk assessment of the Institute’s activities, projects, and processes. • Audit Execution: Lead and conduct audits in accordance with IIA standards, producing formal audit reports with clear findings, root causes, management responses, and agreed corrective actions and timelines. • Follow-up: Track implementation of audit recommendations and escalate unresolved or high-risk findings to the Board Audit Committee. • Financial Records Audit: Conduct rigorous audits of all financial records to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), AFIDEP’s financial policies, and applicable statutory requirements in Kenya and Malawi. • Donor Compliance: Demonstrated, hands-on familiarity of complex multi-donor environment, with knowledge of the requirements of bilateral, multilateral and private foundation donors • Internal Controls: Evaluate, monitor, and recommend improvements to financial and operational internal controls to safeguard institutional assets and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. • Education: A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field. • Professional Certification: A current, full professional certification is mandatory — CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent. CIA certification (Certified Internal Auditor) is particularly desirable given the nature of this role. • Experience: A minimum of 8 years’ progressive professional experience in internal audit, financial management, or compliance, with at least 5 years in an international NGO, research organisation, or development institution operating within a multi-donor environment. • Donor Compliance Knowledge: Demonstrated, hands-on familiarity of complex multi-donor environment, with knowledge of the requirements of bilateral, multilateral and private foundation donors. • Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of statutory and regulatory environments in Kenya and/or Malawi, including NGO governance, tax compliance, and relevant financial reporting obligations. • Financial Systems: Demonstrated experience designing and managing financial control systems or audit software within complex, multi-project environments; proficiency with ERP systems and advanced use of Microsoft Excel. • Risk Frameworks: Familiarity with recognised risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000, and experience maintaining institutional risk registers. • Audit Standards: Demonstrated working knowledge of IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) or equivalent internal audit standards. • IT/Systems Audit: Experience in IT general controls review, ERP access management audits, or cybersecurity compliance assessments.