PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
The OFOG Advisor works under the supervision of the OFOG Director. The department is responsible for performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in PSI's financial reporting and other key processes, as well as assessing PSI's compliance with both PSI's and local policies, as well as certain key donor requirements, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses. The OFOG Advisor will also provide additional internal audit support to local Eastern Africa PSI platforms, and may also be required to provide additional ad hoc support to PSI Headquarters in Washington DC and PSI platforms, including specific technical support services and / or capacity building and training support.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
The OFOG Advisor works under the supervision of the OFOG Director. The department is responsible for performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in PSI's financial reporting and other key processes, as well as assessing PSI's compliance with both PSI's and local policies, as well as certain key donor requirements, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses. The OFOG Advisor will also provide additional internal audit support to local Eastern Africa PSI platforms, and may also be required to provide additional ad hoc support to PSI Headquarters in Washington DC and PSI platforms, including specific technical support services and / or capacity building and training support.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and perform assessments at PSI and PSI affiliate locations, in accordance with the schedule determined by the OFOG Director
- Assist in the planning and scheduling of specific OFOG assessments, including liaising with the local offices to agree the timing of the assessments and coordinating with the appropriate
- PSI/Washington and local management to agree the scope of work to be performed at the platform
- Perform assessments in accordance with the OFOG guidelines, using the necessary templates and documentation standards to summarize the work performed
- Identify instances of non-compliance with PSI global/local policies and procedures, control weaknesses and errors in the recording of transactions
- Develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses
- Manage closing meetings with local management at the end of each assessment and summarize the key findings from the work performed
- Produce a report after each assessment, using the OFOG template, which summarizes the findings and recommendations to local management. The OFOG Advisor is responsible for coordinating with local management to obtain timely management responses and for ensuring that the report is reviewed by the OFOG Director prior to being issued as final
- Liaise with local management, Regional Directors and the OFOG Director to ensure any disputed findings or issues with the reports are resolved on a timely basis
- Report immediately to the OFOG Director any fraud or suspected fraud or misconduct identified during an assessment
- Provide guidance and/or training to local staff around administrative, accounting and/or financial procedures as required. This may be ad hoc or more formal training
- Deliver technical assistance in administrative, accounting and/or financial procedures to local offices where this has been agreed and approved by the OFOG Director
- Participate in the OFOG risk assessment and scheduling process
- Identify improvement opportunities for PSI policies and procedures both at a local level and for PSI as an organization
- Identify improvement opportunities for OFOG's working practices
- Perform additional ad hoc or special investigations at local offices, as approved by the OFOG Director
- Qualifications:
- CPA or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 7-10 years professional experience, including either internal audit or external audit experience
- English fluency essential
- Portuguese or French language skills beneficial
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience in not-for-profit sector beneficial
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to identify financial, operational and compliance risks and develop appropriate recommendations
- APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.