Description
Key Responsibilities1. Audit Planning and Risk Management
- Develop and maintain internal audit plans aligned with the Organizationโs strategic priorities and donor-funded projectsโ priorities.
- Appraise existing internal controls and provide recommendations designed to enhance controlsโ effectiveness and mitigate risk across departments and projects.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify key areas of vulnerability and recommend mitigation measures.2. Conducting an audit
- Perform audits of all PIH Lesothoโs portfolio of funding streams and field offices.
- Evaluate PIH Lesothoโs compliance with organizational policies, donor rules and regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Undertake field visits to selected PIH Lesotho-supported sites and locations to assess the control environment and adherence to regulatory and internal policy requirements, as well as regulations of the organizationโs donors.
- Use established mechanisms and tools to gather evidence, analyze data, and document findings.
- Ensure all audits are undertaken within the agreed timelines.
- Support external audits through coordination with all relevant stakeholders to provide required documents and clarifications.3. Reporting and Communication
- Produce timely and structured audit reports backed with evidence to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Provide recommendations aimed at safeguarding donor funds and strengthening organizational policy adherence, and support for continuous improvement.
- Perform follow-up audits to ensure audit recommendations are implemented within deadlines and that previous findings do not recur, and areas of vulnerability are closely monitored for proper risk exposure management.4. Capacity Building
- Provide expert advice across the organization on adherence to policies, donor rules and regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance internal controls.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRCMP certifications are beneficial.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies is a must. Experience and travel requirements
- Minimum of 3 yearsโ experience in auditing, preferably in the NGO sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
- Experience with data analytic tools (ACL, IDEA, advanced Excel functions) is an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel to remote rural hard-to-reach health facilities supported by PIH Lesotho. Skills and competencies:
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical, quantitative data handling, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and objectively.