First Consult is a leading economic development consulting firm implementing projects in Ethiopia. Founded in 2006, First Consult (FC) has grown to design and implement projects across the agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. Our multidisciplinary teams combine a capacity to execute with clarity of the local context. We have delivered at-scale real impact in terms of jobs & wealth creation, business formation & growth, and investment attraction & mobilization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting independent and objective assessments of the organization’s operational, internal controls, and compliance process and ensure accuracy and transparency with established policies and procedures.

The primary purpose of the position is to identify the strategic, operational, financial as well as compliance risks and ensure that the risks are being well managed.

The Internal Auditor will report to the Commercial Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate risks – responsible to assess the significance of the organization’s many risks and the effectiveness of risk management efforts, communicate these to management and develop recommendations to improve risk management. They are also responsible to consult on project design to ensure that risks are considered, and controls are built into a process when designing and implementing a project.
• Assess internal controls –evaluate internal control efficiency and effectiveness and provide management assurance that the controls in place are adequate to respond to the risks that threaten the organization.
• Financial record accuracy – ensure financial transaction and financial statements’ accuracy. They examine the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information.
• Monitor compliance – assess the organization’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contracts to ensure that management is addressing these requirements adequately. They also offer insight into the impact that noncompliance would have on an organization and inform senior management of noncompliance.
• Safeguards – The organization’s tangible property and human resources are valuable and must be guarded against potential damage. Internal auditors are responsible to evaluate the procedures used to safeguard assets from theft, fire, illegal activities, or other types of loss. They make recommendations for enhanced protection.
• Improve operations – responsible to examine operations to determine whether they are efficient and effective.
• Review processes and procedures – review operations closely and assess whether existing processes are well designed to help the organization achieve its goals.
• Investigate fraud – conduct audits and investigate possible fraudulent behavior throughout the organization as needed and communicate findings and recommend appropriate action to the higher management or shareholders as applicable.
• Conduct any other related task assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, principles, and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience as an internal auditor or similar role for a minimum of 5 years.
• Strong understanding of office dynamics and professional relationships.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office.