Internal Audit Officer - Children Believe

Our Mission is to empower street connected children and their families in Ghana and beyond to live healthier, happier, and better lives. Since our inception over 20 years ago, we nurtured an inclusive environment that embraces the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. Irrespective of gender, role, or background, we pride our relationships on highest levels of integrity and trust.

Job Description

Transform Lives with Children Believe!

Join us to help break the barriers to education that steal children’s choices one by one until they have none. Together, we can foster an environment where education unlocks a world of choices, nurturing creativity, resilience, and hope for a better tomorrow. At Children Believe, we won’t stop until every child can dream fearlessly and grow up to live the life they choose to live.

Children Believe is currently recruiting for the following position:

Internal Audit Officer - Ghana Office

Under the supervision of the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management, the position is responsible for the following:

• Assists in the planning and conducting of assigned audit and advisory projects to meet the mandate of the Internal Audit department, the requirements of the annual audit plan, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. The annual Audit Plan includes integrated audits addressing financial, operational, internal control, value for money, and compliance needs.
• Assists with the follow-up of implementation of audit recommendations across Canada and Country Offices, including that of partners, as assigned.
• Assists with related project coordination and Internal Audit administrative duties.

This is a field-centric role, requiring national and international travel to operational areas to support internal audit activities. An orientation towards child-centered development and an understanding of local cultural contexts are essential. Strict adherence to safeguarding policies and protocols is mandatory, ensuring the safety and protection of children and vulnerable populations in all audit activities.

The incumbent must uphold and consistently demonstrate the values of the organization in both professional conduct and interpersonal interactions at all times.

This role includes, but not limited to:

• Support the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management in communications and follow-up activities related to audit findings, recommendations, and management action plans.

1. • Monitor and report on the implementation status of audit recommendations across all Country Offices.
   • Maintain the SharePoint database of audit recommendations.

• Assist in the developing audit planning documents, including flow-charts, risk and control matrices, planning memoranda and audit programs.
• Executes audits independently and professionally, ensuring that audit working paper standards are met and sufficient, reliable evidence is gathered.

1. • Perform audit testing, analyze results, and identify improvements opportunities.
   • Draft audit reports, working papers, and related documentation.

• Support/conduct investigations as assigned by the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management.
• Assist in the developing and maintaining a continuous monitoring program leveraging data analytics .
• Support audit-related surveys and questionnaires and attend audit project meetings, document discussions and decisions.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Internal Audit SharePoint page as a communication tool across Country Offices.
• Perform administrative and audit project coordination tasks under the direction of the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management.

Required Skills or Experience

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Currently holds or actively pursuing an accounting/auditing designation (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA, CFE, CISA), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in working in an international development organization is an asset.
• Understanding of auditing principles and methodologies; familiarity with the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical Requirements and Global Guidance preferred.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of process flowcharting software would be an asset.
• Analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in French or Spanish is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement, and effective time management.

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