COMESA Internal Auditor Job Vacancy in Rwanda

The Ministry of Trade and Industry would like to inform the Public that, the
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is seeking to recruit a
Person qualified for the Post of Internal Auditor in COMESA Court of Justice.

JOB TITLE: Internal Auditor
GRADE: P2
REPORTING TO: Chief Internal Auditor

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting to the President of the Court and the direct supervision Chief
Internal Auditor of COMESA, the Internal Auditor will be primarily responsible
for the audit of accounts funded by Member States and Cooperating Partners. In
addition, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for undertaking systems and
compliance audits of the COMESA Court of Justice. Other responsibilities will
include enhancement of the internal control, governance and risks management
systems; ensuring that the Court of Justice is adhering to the various
Cooperating Partner agreements/Memorandum of Understanding entered into and
ensuring adherence to relevant approved reporting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Preparing schedules of audit activities pertaining to the approved annual
work programme of the Court;
2. Preparing Audit programmes for the schedules of audit activities to be
undertaken;
3. Carrying out the audit work as outlined in the audit programmes;
4. Ensuring efficient and effective execution of the audit work to enable
timely completion of reports for submission to the President of the Court,
Policy Organs and Cooperating Partners;
5. Recommending areas in which controls could be enhanced in all systems;
6. Liaising with external auditors and follow up on audit queries;
7. Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the Court’s internal
control environment, including quality compliance, on management of budgetary
and extra budgetary resources;
8. Motoring and evaluating the programmes being undertaken by the Court;
9. Developing training and awareness initiatives to sensitise the Court on
internal controls, governance and risks management and the benefits of
compliance;
10. Conducting special purpose audits from time to time as directed by the
President ot the Chief Internal Auditor;
11. Developing relations with focal points Within the Member States and other
Stakeholders;
12. Conduct value for money audits-on programmes being Implemented byte Court;

13. Review, appraise and report upon the extent to which the Institutional
assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses arising from fraud,
waste, extravagance and inefficient administration;
14. Assist the COMESA Court implement an Enterprise Risk Management System;
15. Conduct financial systems and impact audits of the COMESA Court;
16. Conduct periodic reviews of the internal control system and advise on
controls to be incorporated into the systems and procedures of the organization;
17. Offering advisory and consultancy services to management in order to add
value to the operations of the COMESA Court;
18. Any other related duties that may be assigned by his/her superiors from
time to time.

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Education
Qualification
A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or CIA

Minimum Relevant Experience
5 years experience in auditing environment.

Competencies
– Good strategic analysis skills
– Good analytical and problem solving skills
– Good interpersonal skills
– Good planning, organizational, communication and reporting skills
– Demonstrated ability to work independently and to operate effectively as part
of the team
– Conversant with key accounting packages and computer Assisted Auditing
Techniques

Languages:
Fluency in English or French. Working knowledge of one of the other two
languages would be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should forward an Application letter, certified copies for their
academic qualifications. 

Signed
Emmanuel HATEGEKA Permanent Secretary