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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

AUDITOR GENERAL

by Unknown  |  at  9:23 AM

Location:  ABIDJAN, COTE D’IVOIRE
JOB PURPOSE:
The Office of the Auditor-General, led by the Auditor General, shall be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling a broad, comprehensive program of auditing both internally and externally including without limitation all projects and programs of the Bank group. He/she shall provide all levels of management with periodic, independent and objective appraisals and audits of financial, accounting, operational, administrative and other activities, including identifying possible means of improving accountability, efficiency of operations and economy in the use of resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The overall responsibility is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Bank's operations and shall include but not be limited to establishing long- and medium-term operating objectives and priorities, planning, organizing, directing and controlling a broad, comprehensive program of auditing, essentially:
  • Developing a flexible annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit the plan to the audit committee for review and approval.
  • Determining whether the Bank's framework of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and implemented by management, is adequate and functioning by assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank's processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks.
  • Performing financial, operational, administrative and information technology audits, including without limitation, field verification of projects and programs financed by the Bank;
  • Reviewing the systems of internal controls maintained by the Bank to safeguard its financial and physical assets, verifying the existence of related assets and making recommendations to correct any weaknesses;
  • Reviewing the reliability, accuracy and integrity of significant financial and automated management information systems, ensuring that such systems employ essential controls which minimize the risk of unauthorized activity;
  • Implementing the annual audit plan, as approved, including, as appropriate, any special tasks or assignments requested by the President and/or the Board; and, reporting periodically on the status and results of the annual audit plan as well as on the adequacy of the office resources.
  • Providing consulting, advisory and audit services, beyond internal auditing assurance services, to assist management in meeting its objectives; and, maintaining a quality assurance program by which the Auditor General assures that the internal auditing processes and procedures are in accordance with the standards.
  • Evaluating and assessing significant new or changing services, processes, operations, and controls relating to their development and implementation.
  • Liaising with the external auditors as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal audit coverage to the Bank.
  • Maintaining an on-going system of monitoring the adequacy of the actions taken by management to implement internal and external audit recommendations and reporting on the status of implementation.
Key Interactions:
Internal
  • Board of Directors and the President: to defend the Annual Work program and Audit Reports.
  • Vice Presidents: to discuss major investigations and audits findings and recommendations and seek agreement for implementation.
  • Director COBS: Work on PBD, alignment of resources with Strategy & performance monitoring.
  • Departmental Directors: to discuss objectives of audits, investigations and findings recommendations ad well as implementations of Audit recommendations.
External
  • Directors of the sister institutions and UN Agencies: to exchange views and network on issues concerning auditing.
  • Bank member countries: to exchange information on pertinent audit matters.
  • Supreme Audit Institutions of member countries: Network and exchange of information on pertinent audit matters and results.
  • Represent the Bank at professional forums.
Selection Criteria (Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)
  • At least a Master’s degree in Finance, accounting or related areas.
  • Preferably professional qualification in accounting, finance and auditing such as CPA, CA, ACCA.
  • At least 10 years professional internal and/or external auditing experience in a multi-national institution, company or professional practice, of which at least 5 years at the highest managerial level.
  • A significant degree of influencing skills and experience in communication with different levels of management.
  • Strong organizational and analytical ability, attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges.
  • Integrity and strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide team leadership.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with good working knowledge of the other language.
  • Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software applications.
Subject to the Bank’s mandatory retirement age of 62 years, this appointment will be for a period of five years in the first instance, and it may be renewed for one further period of five years (totaling 10 years maximum), after which the incumbent will not be eligible for reappointment as staff to the Bank upon the expiry or earlier termination of the contract.
HOW TO APPLY Applications, which should include a complete Curriculum Vitae in MS Word format, and a motivation statement, should be directed to Michael Page Africa through the following website: www.michaelpageafrica.com
 ref: 615838
Closing Date: 04/17/2015

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