Internal Audit Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)
Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a Nigerian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
WEWE’s goal is to empower communities to access health care, safe water, good nutrition, micro credits for income-generating activities, and education. WEWE is governed by a board of trustees.
Deadline: Dec 31, 2023
Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience2 – 4 years
Location: Abuja
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)
Key Duties and Responsibilities of Internal Audit Officer
The Internal Audit Officer will assist to contribute in the improvement of WEWE control processes, risk management, and governance.
Help in carrying out pre and post-review of all financial expenditures.
The Internal Audit Officer will assist in reviewing CBO’s monthly certified expenditure reports.
Assist in carrying out internal control self-assessment on CBOs.
Assist in performing monthly reviews and evaluation of financial records/reports and bank reconciliation statements.
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Assist in ensuring WEWE and donor’s assets are safeguarded.
Also ensure that the inventory record is up-to-date, complete, and accurate
Help the organization in carrying out risk identification and timely reporting to the appropriate authority with improvement recommendations.
Timely investigation of all cases of fraudulent practices and missing assets.
Make sure the employee assists in preparing and presenting reports that reflect the audit’s results and document process
Document the process and prepare an audit findings memorandum
Assist in conducting follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions
Try to assist in engaging in continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
Periodically assist in carrying out Fraud Awareness and Preventing training for staff
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
Must possess a second-class upper/Upper credit
Be a full member of ICAN or equivalent
At least 2 – 4 years experience in an audit firm managing similar responsibilities
Have experience in participating in statutory or audits of local NGOs like WEWE
Must be very strong in report writing – i.e., evidence that they have led audit assignments and have been the ones writing the final audit report for their audit firm.
Have experience writing quarterly audit reports to the board
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Be proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software.
Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations.
Knowledge of carrying out audits of US CDC funding or USAID funding is an added advantage
Kindly Note:
Applications will be on a rolling/reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.
While WEWE thanks all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references.
Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.
“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE.
Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.