The Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) Internal Auditor Job Vacancy

The Local Administrative
Entities Development Agency (LODA) is a Government Fund under
the supervision of MINALOC. It was established by law n°62/2013 of 27/08/2013
establishing the Local Administrative Entities Development
Agency (LODA) and determining its responsibilities, organization and
functioning.

LODA replaces and takes over
all the responsibilities, mission and vision formerly assigned
to RLDSF. In the framework of implementing the local economic and
community development polices and strategies, social protection and poverty
reduction programs.

LODA focuses on Local
Economic & Community Development, Social Protection, capacity building
of local administrative entities within the scope of its mission. Moreover,
LODA does monitoring and evaluation on the implementation process of
development programs in Local Governments with the view of contributing to
the capacity building of population and decentralized entities as well as
reducing extreme poverty in the country.

Job	Internal Auditor	Organization	LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE ENTITIES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Level	5.IV	Reports To	SPIU COORDINATOR
No. of Positions	1	Deadline	13/Sep/2018
Job Description Develop an annual internal audit plan for activities covered by the “Rwanda Strengthening Social Protection” project (SSPP) in all budget entities in receipt of project funds, covering all major financial management systems. Using internationally recognised internal audit techniques to assess the effectiveness of the internal control regimes in the PFM systems used to manage project funds. Test whether key controls are in place to ensure that transactions are recorded (i) promptly, (ii) in their correct amounts and in the proper accounts, (iii) in the correct accounting period to facilitate good financial management and accurate reporting; Work with District internal audit units to plan reviews of the adequacy and effectiveness of controls of governance, operations and information systems for incorporation into the District internal audit plan to be approved by the District Council Audit Sub Committee; Advise the District Internal Audit functions on the formulation of appropriate recommendations for improving the governance process in accomplishment of project objectives, based on the findings from work done in the Districts Review and follow up of the recommendations relating to SSPP in the District Internal Audit Action Plans • Provide assurance to LODA management and the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of LODA’s risk management process; Make recommendations to LODA management to avoid waste and fraud and investigate the suspected fraud or irregularity; Provide training and implementation support to strengthen internal control documentation, risk management facilitation Provide other similar services on the request of management, Audit Committee or other high level authorities;
Job Profile A0 or Bachelor’s degree in commerce, management or business administration with specialization in finance/accounting/audit and/or an Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (eg ACCA, CPA), with at least 7 years of professional working experience in auditing of financial regulations and procedures. A masters in the same fields mentioned above with at least 5 years of professional working experience in auditing of financial regulations and procedures would also be acceptable. Detailed knowledge of international Financial and Auditing Standards, HR & Financial Regulations, Procedures Detailed knowledge of MINECOFIN’s Internal Audit Guidelines Detailed knowledge of the Government of Rwanda’s public financial management law and regulations Detailed knowledge of World Bank PFM guidelines, accounting and reporting requirements; Detailed knowledge of systems of internal control, carrying out risk assessments and developing fiduciary risk mitigation measures; Strong IT skills, able to work with audit management software, major database and financial management systems and Excel and PowerPoint especially; Communication and presentation skills excellent problem- solving skills and clear logical thinking; Report writing and presentation skills. Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all three languages is an advantage;