Internal Auditor

Saint Andrew’s Refugee Services, Cairo

Vacancy Announcement: Internal Auditor

Founded in 1979, StARS is a refugee service provider in central Cairo that works to enhance the quality of life for refugees and vulnerable migrants through five broad program areas: education, psychosocial, legal, community outreach and unaccompanied youth and children support services. We provide high-quality services meeting the unaddressed needs of refugees, and we provide a safe and inclusive space for displaced people to come together as a community. We work for refugees, with refugees, to make rights recognition a reality.

StARS’ Mission: Driven by a commitment to justice and fairness, StARS works as displaced people and for displaced people to respect human dignity and enhance quality of life.

StARS’ Vision: Displaced people lead in the creation and implementation of responses to different forms of migration to establish safe, just, welcoming, and inclusive communities globally.

We serve people from many places, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

To learn more please visit our website: www.stars-egypt.org or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/standrewsrefugeeservices?fref=ts

Role

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for the planning and professional performance of audit assignments and risk assessments, including tests of controls and/or tests of details including (but not limited to): financial audits, IT audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, contracts, compliance with StARS’ policies and procedures, and fraud investigations. The Internal Auditor works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment under the direction of StARS Advisory Board. The Internal Auditor adheres to all corporate policies and procedures as well as professional ethical standards.

Responsibilities

All duties are carried out under the supervision of the StARS Advisory Board. Generally, the Internal Auditor is expected to perform the internal audit role and provide StARS with guidance on financial accuracy, internal controls and regulatory compliance. The Internal Auditor will examine and improve operating practices, and financial and risk management processes of the StARS.

Internal Audit

· Develops and modifies internal audit programs to include all StARS functions.

· Performs audit projects and consulting engagements in accordance with established methodology and within budgeted timeframes.

· Creates or assists in the creation of planning documentation, such as: project budgets, scoping assessments, and audit programs according to department standards.

· Identifies audit issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes, and ensures that corrective action plans are developed and implemented by management.

· Under limited supervision, performs audit procedures, such as: interviews, identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes. Evaluates current auditing procedures and proposes changes as needed.

· Prepares, or assists in the preparation of drafts of, audits or review reports which include the development of clear, constructive, and actionable recommendations to address risks identified.

· Communicates with StARS management and/or StARS Advisory Board, as appropriate during internal audit activities.

· Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to StARS management and the Advisory Board.

· Performs other related work or external audit assistance as assigned by the Advisory Board and StARS’ Executive Leadership team.

· Develops and maintains productive relationships throughout StARS and within the departments.

· Provides constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching throughout projects to the project team and Finance and HR team members and may be responsible for providing formal written feedback for less experienced team members at the conclusion of a coaching period.

· Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervised by: StARS Advisory Board.

Requirements:

· Requires Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Finance.

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation preferred.

· Requires three years of financial, operational, or compliance audit experience at a public accounting firm, in an internal audit department.

· Requires strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify solutions and recommendations that effectively address business and control needs.

· Requires strong understanding of accounting principles, control procedures and audit techniques.

· Requires strong understanding of non-profit financial work and environment.

· Requires fundamental understanding of the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF) and the Code of Ethics.

· Requires the ability to multi-task effectively, responding to changing work priorities and deadlines.

· Requires the ability to work collaboratively with team members across multiple divisions and departments.

· Requires a proven record of meeting commitments and achieving goals.

· Requires the ability to work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

· Requires commitment to excellence and continual improvement.

· Requires excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and Arabic.

· Requires flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of projects while prioritizing effectively.

· Requires advance working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Working Hours: The Internal Auditor is expected to be at work for 40 hours per week, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, from Sunday to Thursday. Longer hours, evening and weekend work are sometimes necessary. Work will be conducted both in StARS premises and also in refugee communities and centers.

Supervised by: StARS Advisory Board.

Salary: 10,950 EGP/month, rising to 11,950 EGP/month following successful completion three-month probationary period. Plus 4,020 EGP/year Health Coverage and 100 EGP/month Saving Scheme Contribution upon completion of probationary period.

Additional official benefits as stipulated in StARS Staff Handbook Guidelines.

This position is subject to a three-month probationary period, at which time the employee’s performance will be reviewed and probation may be extended.

Closing date for applications: 18 May 2022

Anticipated Starting date: As soon as possible