Disaster Preparedness & Response Coordinator

Overview

Provide technical supervision, support, and coordination of the Region’s Internal Auditors, and perform managerial duties. Offer independent assurance and consulting services to enhance operations by evaluating risk management, internal control, and governance processes.

Tasks Summary

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Support large and complex engagements.
• Perform risk-based integrated audits.
• Engage with senior management to understand businesses, objectives, and risk profiles.
• Lead and coordinate assigned auditors and stakeholders.
• Prepare audit presentations and lead client engagement meetings.
• Represent the RAM in leadership and Audit Committee meetings.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and validate implementation.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and ethical requirements.
• Provide on-the-job technical support to team members.
• Compile quality draft audit findings/reports.
• Maintain Continuing Education (CPE) units annually.
• Provide capacity building to Management Teams on RBIA and risk management.
• Serve as an advisor on committees as delegated.

Experience Requirements

• Not less than four years of prior working experience in audit (Public or private) in a recognized organization.
• Two of these years should be at a senior supervisory level.
• Experience in accredited audit firms and/or in a Non-Governmental organization will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing and Advisory Services.
• Experience in remote work is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional audit certifications (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) finalized or in advanced stage of certification process.
• University degree in Commerce, Accounting/Business Management/Finance.
• Be a qualified CPA or ACCA with an up-to-date membership status.
• CIA certification – finalized or in progress.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Good command of the English Language, written and communication skills in particular.

Languages Preferred: • Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: • This role involves working in a virtual /geographically dispersed / multi-culturally team.

Remuneration: