Senior Internal Auditor (PAP) at the African Union (AU)

Senior Internal Auditor (PAP) at the African Union (AU). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1461
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Contract  Type: Regular
Reports to: Committee on Audit and Public Accounts of the PAP and the President of the PAP
Directorate/Department : Bureau of the PAP
Division: Internal Audit Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3

Purpose of Job

• To Provide technical support in auditing PAP activities designed to add value and improve operations and the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Main Functions

• Coordinates all the work in the OIA.
• Supervises the Internal Auditor.
• iTransmits and explains management policies and organizational objectives of the PAP to all staff members of the OIA.
• Participates in staff recruitment both for the OIA and other Units.
• Attends Management and Bureau meetings and provides advice where required.
• Presents reports to the PAP Management and the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts.
• Sets objectives of the OIA Unit.
• Determines and recommends staff requirements and their job specification where necessary.

Specific Responsibilities

• Reviews and presents Annual and 3-year work plan of the OIA to Management and the CAPA.
• Prepares, reviews and manages the Audit programmes for all audits, investigations and other consulting services.
• Reviews from time to time the Risk Management System of the PAP and advises on the status of the risk register and risk management process.
• Performs and supervises investigations matters where necessary.
• Performs consulting services when required by the PAP Management.
• Coordinates and directs Performance audit assignments
• Evaluates staff under him.
• Attends CAPA meetings and provides it with assurance services and technical support.
• Performs audit jobs.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Management and Bureau of the PAP.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 7 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two (2) of which must have been obtained at supervisory level.
• Certificate in CIA ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage
• Experience in working on ERP-SAP

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree in in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 10 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two of which must have been obtained at supervisory level
• Certificate in CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with MS Office, Knowledge of SAP ERP desired.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Report writing skills
• Communication and negotiating skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Foster Accountability Culture
• Communicating with impact
• Learning Orientation
• Change Management

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Fosters Innovation

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  24th October, 2022.

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
• The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply