Key Performance Areas:
Execution of Annual Internal Audit Plan under Direction of Global Internal Audit Director and Manager.
Major Activities / Responsibilities:
1. Findings, Recommendations and Follow Up: Conducts regular audits of Pathfinder and donor awards transactions, Pathfinder’s monitoring of sub recipient program and financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements, accounting records, procurements, management of supplies and equipment, sub awards, planned payees and training participants, HR records, award closeout checklists and exercises, and control systems for conformity with generally accepted principles and practices, Pathfinder International policies and US Government auditing standards.
2. Reports: Reports on findings and recommendations. Follows a concise report in Pathfinder Internal Audit format along with a corrective action plan which includes Management Responses, Corrective Actions Taken/To Be Taken, Deadline for Corrective Actions for Country Office Management to sign.
3. Country Office and Sub Recipient Audits: Participates in the process of external country office and sub recipient audits and assists with follow-up and closure of audit findings.
4. Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams.
Competencies/Attributes:
• Analysis and Sound Judgement: Advanced analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned program, including program strategies and indicators
• Languages: Proven ability to write and speak using local language and English language
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media, and in particular audit reports.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Proven ability to influence using diplomacy skills with key stakeholders. In-depth demonstrated customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Education and Work Experience:
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 4-5 years’ audit/finance experience, preferably within NGO sector
• US Government, Donor and Pathfinder International Rules and Regulations: Advanced knowledge of US government rules and regulations including USAID, CDC, and advanced knowledge of other donor rules and regulations.
• Internal Audit Principles and Practices: Advanced knowledge of internal audit principles and practices. Ability to follow internal audit procedures.
• PC Applications: Advanced knowledge of audit software applications.
• Audit Reports: Ability ti develop audit reports according to standards and guidelines.
Preferred Education and Work Experience:
CPA, CIA or CFE
• Work experience in public, nonprofit, or Federal accounting
• Professional language skills in French, Portuguese, or AmharicOther Information:
· Travel required (30% or less)
Uses cellular and office phone, laptop or desktop computer
* This job description format focuses on the main duties of the position and is not intended to list every potential task or assignment.
Duties can and will change to meet the changing priorities of the department and organization.
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.
