Regional Audit Manager - MEER

This position provides leadership to the Internal Audit Function of the Vision Fund International MicroFinance Offices in the region.
The position has the management responsibility for ensuring that the Audit Functions perform audits that are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA) and Vision Fund’s policies and procedures.
The primary purpose of the position is to assist in the establishment and management of an independent appraisal function in the VFI MFIs necessary for the promotion of good stewardship of resources consistent with the purposes for which the funds are given.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing leadership to VFI MicroFinance Offices Internal Audit Functions
• Recruit, hire, train and directly supervise the VFI MFI Audit Managers in coordination with the WVI Global Internal Audit and VFI.
• Provide adequate technical oversight to VFI MFI Audit Managers and Internal Auditors in the region.
• Facilitate the understanding of the role of Internal Auditing at each VFI MFI and within the region.
• Ensure all WVI Financial Manual Internal Audit standards and VFI MFI policies and procedures are followed by each VFI MFI within the region.
• Review VFI MFI quarterly internal audit trend reports.
  
  Management responsibility for Quality Assurance of Internal Audit functions
• Schedule and plan regional audit training activities (for example on the job training followed by workshops, if applicable).
• Develop training materials as required.
• Provide adequate technical and other support to VFI MFI Auditors across the Region and work with offices in the region to ensure the professional development of VFI MFI Auditors.
• Ensure that each Audit Department in the region has trained and knowledgeable staff in all internal audit activities based on WV internal audit standards.
• Ensure that all audits performed in the region are selected and conducted based on risk analysis.
• Ensure from a regional perspective that there is sufficient and reasonable funds provided to carry out required internal audit activities.
• Provide quarterly reports of audit results and semi-annual trends to the WVI Global Internal Audit.
• Provide a consulting and support role to Regional and VFI MFI management.
• Monitor and provide advice to regional management on how to minimize significant audit risks and material administrative audit findings by supporting
• Regional management in identifying areas of strength/best practices as well as weaknesses/areas for improvement in each VFI MFI.
• Advise the VFI Regional Director on critical issues pertaining to Accounting and Finance in MFIs.
• Provide quarterly reports of audit results and semi-annual trends regional management as agreed.
• Network and coordinate with the WVI Global Internal Audit regarding audit & internal control issues.
• Coordinate special audits/investigations in the region as needed. Conduct or arrange to conduct special audits when required to do so.
  
  Other duties
• Attend annual WVI Global Internal Audit Conferences as necessary.
• Attend annual MFI summer school as contributing member.
• Maintain 80 units of qualifying continuing professional education every two years.
• Provide spiritual leadership to the auditors in the region.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor provided that they do not impair audit independence.
• Attend and participate in daily devotional and weekly chapel meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:
• The Regional Audit Manager is required to posses the following knowledge, skills and abilities that may be acquired through a combination of formal courses and cumulative work and audit experience.
• Must have a university diploma or degree in accounting, auditing or similar financial qualification. A graduate degree in Accounting or Management is preferred.
• Must have at least 7 years experience in auditing (external and/or internal auditing) with audit experience of banking/micro-finance institution preferred.
• Current certification (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant) required. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are added advantage.
• Strong accounting and financial management skills required.
• Must be able to travel extensively within the region and internationally, approximately 50%.
• Must have good working knowledge of computerised accounting systems. Must be computer literate in using Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Regional Audit Manager - MEER