Central African Republic: Internal Control Manager Cordaid, Central African Republic

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for just and sustainable societies where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We aim at maximizing our social impact and contributing to systemic change. We operate where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where lack of opportunities and service delivery keep families in extreme poverty.

Cordaid is one of the leading CSO’s in the Netherlands, working in fragile contexts on Health, Resilience, Economic opportunities, Humanitarian aid and Security & Justice. Apart from our work abroad we also contribute to new forms of job creation and social innovation in The Netherlands.

Cordaid is a member of the international Catholic networks Caritas and CIDSE and we are active in worldwide civil society networks. We work in around 30 countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

For the Cordaid Country office in Bangui, Central African Republic, Cordaid is looking for an Internal Control Manager.

Introduction

In the Central African Republic, Cordaid is currently running programs in Bangui (the headoffice) and in Damara, Bouar, Bozoum, Bocaranga, Bangassou, Bossangoa, Alindao, Berberati and Mobaye where Cordaid has sub-offices. Cordaid CAR has about 150 employees in the country.

Position and responsibility

The Internal Control Manager shall conduct regular internal audits and reviews to assess the compliance of departments and individual staff. Mainly, the internal control manager will be expected to review processes and accounting records to see that the finance staff are operating in line with generally accepted accounting principles, laws, and organisation standards. The results of the reviews are shared with senior management to aid in feedback, training and development to ensure greater overall compliance.

General objective of the posting

Working under the direct responsibility of the Operations Director, the Internal Control Manager will be responsible for assuring quality control of internal processes through regular project audits, ensuring compliance and training financial staff.

Specific objectives

· Responsible for implementing, directing and overseeing the auditing and compliance recommendations and requirements respectively: The post holder shall focus on both organisational and donor requirements and ensure a linkage of requirements and ensure that these are well reflected while carrying out assurance services for better performance.

· Conducts regular reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations.

· Assesses the adequacy and extent of policies designed to safeguard organization assets and compiles and issues report detailing assets and observations and providing recommendations for improvements.

· The post-holder will work with the Operations Director to report to management on the whole range of assurance activities that take place within the organisation in relation to the risk register.

· Cordaid is funded by many donors and there is often a requirement for an external audit of specific projects. The internal auditor will take the associated risks into account when recommending the annual internal audit plan. Given the knowledge obtained through the audit work, the post holder will also be expected to make major contribution to the development of staff, partner organisations through input into improving existing and new policies and procedures and training.

· The post is the focal point for the anti-fraud policies and reviews.

· Compliance: responsible for reviewing the accounting and financial policies and procedures; ensures that all finance staff is aware of the existing policies and fully trained, and understand their responsibilities in ensuring that all the guidelines and procedures are followed.

· Capacity building: to support Finance Staff in strengthening their capabilities in day to day tasks by offering assistance on best practices in book keeping, financial records management and reporting of financial information.

Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Accounting or a related field;

· Minimum 3 – 5 year experience working in the field;

· Be a chartered accountant (ICAN or ACCA);

· Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements and managing donor relations;

· Demonstrated research and evaluation skills;

· Very strong report writing skills;

· Fluent in English and French Language (Oral and Written);

· Ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors and partners;

· Proven ability to manage team, with show leadership, and able to work independently;

· High degree of accountability and integrity.

Specifics of station

This is a non-accompanied posting.

Contract information

The contract period is for one year starting as soon as possible, with the intention to extend for a longer period. We offer a competitive, fair and comprehensive salary and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. A Cordaid contract which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution, a holiday allowance, 13^th month, hardship allowance and cost of living allowance (if applicable). **

Further information & how to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded on attn of Sosthène Hicuburundi, Director Country Office, before 7 January 2019.

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

Please note that we accept applications through our website only: https://www.cordaid.org/en/vacancies/international/?cd_job_id=119944