Senior Coordinator, Internal Audit at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the position

• The internal audit function is responsible for keeping the employer accountable for internal company procedures and industry rules. Their duties include studying accounting records, preparing compliance reports, and supervising company workflows.
• The Senior Coordinator, Internal Audit provides independent assurance and advisory services to ensure efficient, compliant, and mission-aligned operations. They assess internal controls, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. The role safeguards assets, promotes transparency, improves processes, and ensures accountability in resource use, supporting donor confidence and fostering a culture of integrity and ethical management.
• The Senior Coordinator, Internal Audit will also be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures, and methodologies. This includes conducting operational audits to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, corporate standards, and generally accepted internal auditing principles.

What you’ll do 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Prepare and execute scheduled audits, including planning, preparation, execution, reporting, and follow-up in accordance with accepted standards.
• Develop audit scopes, including assigning internal controls and risk areas
• Perform various aspects of the execution of risk-based operational audits.
• Document all information pertaining to audit results, including findings, opportunities, and observations.
• Follow up with management on remedial action
• Prepare Audit and Executive Summary reports
• Promote value and recommendations, including efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate the overall efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and risk areas in compliance with applicable processes and standards.
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics, as well as the ability to use appropriate judgment and discretion.
• Assist with implementing audit tools to improve audit efficiencies
• Create, revise, and document Internal Audit policies and procedures
• Create, revise, and submit the Internal Audit Charter and Audit Plan to Management for approval as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of high risk or concern within the organization.
• Assist in the development of risk-based audit plans, ensuring key business processes are reviewed periodically.
• Coordinate and conduct special audits, investigations, and/or ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing audit reports and presenting findings to the senior manager, Internal Audit.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Thorough understanding of risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret and assess complex data.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing risks
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Knowledge of the International Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Skill in analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents.
• Skill in documenting details and facts pertinent to the audit assignment.
• Skill in technology and use of computers and software related to auditing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member towards department goals.
• Very good computer skills and ability to use Microsoft 365 or Google applications suite.
• Zero tolerance for fraud.

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Associate, Institute of Chartered Accounts (ACA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or it's equivalents.
• Six (6) years of experience in auditing, accounting, financial analysis, information systems, or related fields.

Note: The position requires frequent daily travel and sometimes to conflict-affected areas.