OB DESCRIPTION
Internal Audit & Compliance Coordinator (1 Position) Open to Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
ROLE DIMENSION
Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $100million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 650 staff.
ROLE PURPOSE
To provide an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization’s operation by using a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The main role is to conduct internal audits of SCI Country office programs spread across the Country as well as performing other duties in the absence of, or as delegated by the Internal Audit Manager
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reports to: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Internal Audit and Compliance Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in an area of accounting, auditing or Business administration or equivalent Internal Audit qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, CFE, CISA etc) and/or other professional certification
- At least 3 years recent professional experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk management or Fraud Investigation. Experience in working for humanitarian, charitable or not for profit organization
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
- Commitment to Save the Children values
How to apply
Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Application will be closed on 2nd April 2024
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
