Benin: Internal Auditors to BØRNEfonden in Benin

With more than DKK 200 Million in revenue and about 57.000 sponsor children BØRNEfonden is the biggest development organization in Denmark mainly based on privately collected means and institutional funding.

We are looking for two Internal Auditors to BØRNEfonden's Internal Audit (full time in a fixed term contract of 1 year).

Job Summary:

· The Internal Auditor leads internal audits of BØRNEfonden country activities in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and BØRNEfonden policies and procedures, under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager.

· Prepares timely reports on BØRNEfonden operations that are based upon disciplined audit programs as documented in professionally prepared work papers.

· Works collaboratively with BØRNEfonden staff to share knowledge, perform root cause analysis, and agree on practical and effective recommendations for improvement and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

· Plans all aspects of the internal audit engagement.

· Participate in internal audit engagements.

· Participates in entrance and exit meetings. In the normal course of an audit, the Auditor performs roles such as explaining the purpose of the audit, defining information required from auditees, explaining findings and recommendations, and emphasizing follow-up requirements.

· Performs reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities in accordance with professional auditing standards.

· Determines the level of transaction testing required.

· Prepares and indexes work papers, ensuring that files are organized, legible, and logically developed.

· Gives an opinion on the adequacy of internal controls, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with BØRNEfonden policies and procedures.

· Produces findings and recommendations that are developed and are presented in the required format and referenced to supporting documentation in the work papers.

· Performs site visits of BØRNEfonden and partner warehouses to inspect the condition of commodities and to evaluate internal controls systems.

· Performs assessments of information technology controls.

Competencies:

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in accounting, audit or finance required.

· Certification, CPA, “Expertise Comptable” and/or CIA desired.

· Minimum of 4 years auditing experience

· Working experience with a non-profit organization or audit firm required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Superior analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

· Exceptional project management skills

· Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

· Excellent report writing skills

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Travel: Must be available and have ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to countries where BØRNEfonden has operations.

Foreign Language: Fluency in French and English is required.

About BØRNEfonden: BØRNEfonden works in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Mali and Togo. With focus on the individual child we work to improve the conditions for sustainable development by ensuring health, education and stimulation of local economies for the children and their families. We believe in long-term solutions for sustainable development. For his reason we are active in each community for 15-20 years. You can read more about BØRNEfonden on www.bornefonden.com.

We look forward to receiving the application including relevant exam papers with your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English demonstrating why you qualify for this position, quoting your current and expected gross salary. Only applications in English will be accepted. All applications must be submitted electronically to sec@bornefonden-bj.org. (Please write Internal Auditor in the headline of the mail) no later than July 3rd , 2017.