Audit and Risk Advisor

Job Title

Audit and Risk Advisor

Employer

Embassy of Ireland, Sierra Leone

Location

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Roles and Responsibilities

The role will support effective compliance with standards of financial oversight and management both within the Embassy and by partners.

• Ensure compliance with the standards and requirements the Embassy and partners;
• Manage the annual external audit process for the Embassy and programmes;
• Assess the risk and internal controls in operation within the Embassy and provide advisory support to management;
• Prepare and implement annual risk-based annual audit plans, and follow up on management implementation of recommendations;
• Provide input into Embassy guidelines on partner reporting.
• Provide a critical appraisal of the quality and content of partner reports with programme managers.
• Provide support to Development Co-operation Interventions by the Embassy of Ireland and its partners
• Contribute to wider Embassy of Ireland strategic planning and implementation

Essential Requirements

• Candidates must be a qualified accountant with full internationally recognised accounting qualification such as CPA/ACCA, CA or CIMA
• A minimum of five years’ post qualification experience of which three years should have been in a development agency or NGO at a senior level. Specific expertise and qualification in internal and/or external audit;
• Proficiency in the main, internationally recognised, accountancy software packages and a high level of computer literacy
• Knowledge of international accounting and auditing standards
• A proven ability to collate and distil large amounts of information, summarising findings to be used for management decisions and planning;
• Proven planning and monitoring skills and an advanced understanding of risk management and internal control assessments;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and credibility in dealing with senior members of staff over financial and risk issues;
• Familiarity with the key principles and practice of effective aid delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills; a language test will apply
• The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Sierra Leone prior to recruitment.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A strong understanding of the role of a development cooperation organisation or previous experience in this or a similar development cooperation role;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

The successful candidates will be hired on a permanent contractual basis with a three month probation period and will be based in Freetown

• Working hours are full time, or not less than 39 hours per week; hours of work are generally 08:30-17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-13:45 on Friday. Occasional late working or attendance at work-related events outside of working hours is required.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 21 days per annum exclusive of public holidays, adjusted pro rata.
• The gross salary for the position is €41,368 (inclusive of all allowances) per annum, salary is paid on a monthly basis.
• The successful candidate will be based in the Irish Embassy, Freetown and will be expected to undertake regular in-country travel. Occasional international travel will be required.

How to Apply

The Job Description and Application Form for this position are available on our website. Completed application forms should be sent via e-mail only to . No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.