**This is a local position based in Nairobi, Kenya**
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and perform assessments at PSI and PSI affiliate locations, in accordance with the schedule determined by the OFOG Director.
- Assist in the planning and scheduling of specific OFOG assessments, including liaising with the local offices to agree the timing of the assessments and coordinating with the appropriate PSI/Washington and local management to agree the scope of work to be performed at the platform.
- Perform assessments in accordance with the OFOG guidelines, using the necessary templates and documentation standards to summarize the work performed.
- Identify instances of non-compliance with PSI global/local policies and procedures, control weaknesses and errors in the recording of transactions.
- Develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses.
- Manage closing meetings with local management at the end of each assessment and summarize the key findings from the work performed.
- Produce a report after each assessment, using the OFOG template, which summarizes the findings and recommendations to local management. The OFOG Advisor is responsible for coordinating with local management to obtain timely management responses and for ensuring that the report is reviewed by the OFOG Director prior to being issued as final.
- Liaise with local management, Regional Directors and the OFOG Director to ensure any disputed findings or issues with the reports are resolved on a timely basis.
- Report immediately to the OFOG Director any fraud or suspected fraud or misconduct identified during an assessment.
- Provide guidance and/or training to local staff around administrative, accounting and/or financial procedures as required. This may be ad hoc or more formal training.
- Deliver technical assistance in administrative, accounting and/or financial procedures to local offices where this has been agreed and approved by the OFOG Director.
- Participate in the OFOG risk assessment and scheduling process;
- Identify improvement opportunities for PSI policies and procedures both at a local level and for PSI as an organization.
- Identify improvement opportunities for OFOG''s working practices.
- Perform additional ad hoc or special investigations at local offices, as approved by the OFOG Director.
- Perform all duties in a professional manner, in accordance with PSI policies and culture.
Experience:
- CPA or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 7-10 years professional experience, including either internal audit or external audit experience.
- English fluency essential
- Portuguese or French language skills beneficial
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience in not-for-profit sector beneficial
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to identify financial, operational and compliance risks and develop appropriate recommendations.
Overseas Financial Operations Group Advisor
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