Chief Internal Auditor

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GF) is providing grants to Pakistan since 2011 for prevention of HIV. The current grant is being implemented by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Nai Zindagi Trust (NZT) as Principal Recipients (PR). The PRs are responsible to implement various objectives of the overall Grant.

The overall goal is to reduce the number of new HIV infections and increase uptake of HIV preventive and treatment services with a high impact HIV response to improve the health and quality of life of people living with and affected by HIV in Pakistan. The objective of Global Fund HIV grant is to increase the prevention services for PWID and other key populations.

NZT is implementing HIV prevention services for PWID and spouses of HIV+ PWID through 45 CoPC + sites and ART Adherence Units across the four provinces of Pakistan providing coverage to 62 districts.

Nai Zindagi has a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). All employees, partners, and representatives are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. Recruitment is subject to thorough background and reference checks, and any form of misconduct may lead to disqualification, termination, and legal action. By applying, candidates commit to adhering to the organizations PSEAH policies.

Qualifications/specialized knowledge/experience required

• ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIA or an equivalent professional qualification in Accounting and Finance. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) would be highly preferable.

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in compliance, program audits and fraud investigations, at least 04 years of experience as a Head of Audit, 06 years experience and familiarity with donor regulations & 04 years in conducting risk assessment.

• Being an independent body, report critical internal control problems and controls to mitigate these issues along with the follow-ups in an objective and unbiased manner to the management to execute its responsibility in an effective and efficient manner related to Global Fund project activities.
• Perform risk assessment procedures to check the adequacy of the internal controls to identify the potential risk and develop control of mitigative actions.
• Evaluate the existing policies and procedures in respect of their efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations for their improvements.
• Develop a yearly internal audit plan for all key activities and follow-up schedules.
• Develop the operational framework and procedures for an effective internal auditing system;
• Performs departmental audits of organizational and sub-recipients, including CoPc+ sitesand ART Adherence Units,and prepares a report containing issues, their effects on the proper conduct of program activities, management comments, and recommendations.
• Assist management in the implementation of recommendations.
• Make follow-up visits of program units and report on the status of compliance with recommendations.
• Ensure the final evaluation of the tender as per the ITB documents and procurement manual.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and requirements of various laws applicable; i.e. Ministry of Economic Affairs Division, societies registration.
• Conduct the periodic review of tax filing/ submission and EOBI payments.
• Provide assistance and support in the development of organizational fraud, risk management & mitigation policies, and procedures.
• Follow ethical values to carry out the internal audit function in an independent and objective manner.
• Participate in training courses if necessary.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by theSupervisor.
• Expert knowledge of internal auditing principles, techniques, and methodologies and conducting program audits, compliance audits, and financial audits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and provide recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to prepare comprehensive audit reports and communicate findings to senior management and the board.
• Knowledge of audit software and data analytics tools for efficient and effective auditing.
• Leadership and team management skills to oversee the internal audit function and guide staff and demonstrated experience in successfully working with administrative and program staff at all organizational levels
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in internal auditing and fraud prevention.