Employement: Full time

Location: Abuja Federal Capital Territory

 Deadline: May 15, 2020

 Specialization: Finance / Accounting

 Industries: NGO / Non-Profit / International Agencies

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 Job Description:
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) was created by Decision A/DEC.5/12/99 of the Twenty-second summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. By Decision A/DEC.18/01/06, the Twenty-ninth summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Niamey, adopted the Articles of Agreement for WAPP organization and function. The said summit also accorded, by Decision A/DEC.20/01/06, the status of Specialized Institution of ECOWAS. Since 2006, the Headquarters of WAPP is based in Cotonou further to the signing of Headquarter Agreement with the Republic of Benin.

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: PMU Head Office, Abuja, Nigeria

Project Name: WAPP North Core/Projet Dorsale Nord Interconnection Project

Employing Institution: Project Management Unit (PMU) of the North Core Project

Reports to: PMU Director

Subordinates: N/A

Appointment: Full time, approximately 36 months


Language required: Proficiency in English and/or French with a good knowledge of the second language

Duties and Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities include the following:
Develop and implement internal audit work programs, audit plan and risk register and drive the development, deployment and update/review of the charter, manual, relevant policies and other frameworks for the Internal Audit Function

Establish effective business relationships within the project and support Management in the understanding and application of, and adherence to internal control, risk management, compliance and governance principles

Perform audits through the review of physical and electronic records, evaluate the level of compliance with established business control policies, processes, procedures, standards, laws and regulations in assigned functional areas/business units, identify control weaknesses or process improvement opportunities and initiate workable solutions

Document and file work papers and audit procedures performed. Track timely and effective corrective actions taken following audit recommendations

Maintain back up (physical and electronic) of all internal audit materials for easy retrieval and reference and monitor the document management process

Continuously review all documents and manuals and recommend amendments to reflect current Resolutions and Decisions as well as best practice

Promptly disclose identified irregularities to the Project Director and ensure follow up of external audit findings, financial management supervision and Interim Financial Report (IFR) review findings.

Train project staff on key audit issues and proactively keep project staff informed of emerging trends, developments and practices affecting the work of internal audit

Submit, on a timely basis, monthly, quarterly and annual internal audit reports to the Project Director and donors

Monitor internal and external KPIs

Monitor and drive compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements across all project areas.

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