ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) is a member of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) which is a group of development agencies, institutions and programs established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The common goal of these agencies is to combat problems of social and economic development and to help the poor achieve a level of self-reliance sufficient to plan their own livelihoods.
In 2005, the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) established the First Microfinance Foundation Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution we aim to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Our operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro- and small-enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care and family emergencies.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that audit addresses areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of a variety of economic, financial, and managerial programs in conformance with the foundation’s policies and procedures or sound business practices where no policies exists;
- Evaluate the significant procedures’ effectiveness, efficiency, compliance with the laws and regulations of the country and develop recommendations for bringing programs and operations into compliance with goals and objectives.
Qualifications:
- University degree or equivalent, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Enrolled towards certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent professional designation.
- Two years progressively responsible experience in auditing in one or more of the following fields: Financial/Operational Auditing, and/or External Auditing and/or Information Systems Auditing.
- Ability to use computer to perform statistical analyses of data, and proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing record‑keeping systems.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills, specifically in working with and designing forms to be used in auditing activities.
- Fluent in oral and written English.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and team player.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send their CVs to hr@fmf.com.eg stating the job title in the subject field.
