Senior Internal Auditor

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

Deadline for application submission: 1st June, 2023.

Location: Abuja

Role Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Senior Internal Auditor (SIA) function is responsible for developing, directing, and coordinating a comprehensive internal audit and quality assurance program, which supports the improvement of the risk management of Plan International Nigeria. The Internal Auditor is responsible for the strategic direction of the function, specifically contributing to the improvement of the quality and compliance of Plan International Nigeria’s operations and programs to the standards /procedures/ policies of the organisation and relevant donors. whilst risk management responsibility is that of the country leadership, she/he is the main instrument for its implementation and improvement

Dimensions of the Role

• Area of Responsibility – Countrywide.
• Located at the Country level and reports to Country Director.
• Programs and Finance systems, processes for compliance and management information.
• Risk Management and support for the proper functioning of all Plan systems.

  Accountabilities

  • Coordinate and monitor the Internal Audit function and programs.
  • Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of all the processes required in the audit work (annual plan, standard working papers, reporting format and protocols) etc.
  • Strengthen the Risk Management processes in line with Plan International requirements through facilitation of the country risk management plan of actions, update and monitoring of the country risk register.
  • Review the current Internal Control Systems for their effectiveness and appropriateness to achieve the Organization’s objectives and report on areas of improvement.
  • Monitor actions taken by management in response to audit reviews, ensuring that all agreed audit actions and recommendations are accurate and timely implemented.
  • Work closely with external or visiting auditors and support their audit process.
  • Analyse all success factors and risks facing the organization, report them to management and provide recommendations for improvement of the risk management and overall Internal Control system.
  • Ensure that audits are performed with due professional care and there are credible audit observations, conclusions and recommendations.
  • Perform Partner audits to ensure compliance with donor and Plan’s rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties, including undertaking complex or sensitive reviews and investigations as assigned.
  • Adhere to Plan International’s child protection policy to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any report or incident of child abuse.
  • Support in ensuring Plan’s gender equality policy is adhered to.
  • Ensure IAP, six months appraisal and annual appraisal are timely completed and documented.
  • Keep the Supervisor informed of any initiative or difficulties relating to the job’s responsibilities.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Country Director.

    Providing Assurance: Planning, monitoring and quality review of assurance engagements on key systems, processes, policies and controls carried out at the Country level.

  • Develop a financial year (FY) work plan for the country/specific area of work, as agreed with the Country Director that provides assurance on key systems, processes, policies and controls in Plan International Nigeria.