Coordinator- Audit & Compliance/ Audit & Compliance Officer

Christian Service Society (CSS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national NGO in the UK is seeking a Coordinator for Audit & Compliance. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing internal audit processes, and supervising audit staff. The ideal candidate should have relevant professional certifications and experience in audit and compliance management.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in internal audit and compliance management.
• Experience in developing audit plans and conducting audits.
• Ability to analyze findings and prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned internal audit tasks and maintain compliance.
• Prepare and supervise audit programs for branches/projects.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and conduct internal audits.

Skills

Internal auditing

Compliance oversight

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Training and development

Education

Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)

Job description

Christian Service Society is a national NGO working across the country, implementing a number of projects and programs in the fields of health, education, and economic and enterprise development, including a countrywide microfinance program. We are looking for experienced \"Coordinator- Audit & Compliance\" & \"Audit & Compliance Officer\" who will be responsible for ensuring the technical assistance required for the overall designing, implementing, continuous improvement of Internal Audit and Compliance systems. Ensuring compliance and transparency at work will also be a critical function of this position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out all jobs assigned him/her in relation to internal audit of the organization;
• Prepare Audit programs & make monthly visit to projects/branches;
• Prepare listing of the audit units where audit to be done;
• Fix up the time for starting and completion of audit;
• Ensure that Internal Auditors are following audit program and maintaining working paper file properly while performing audit;
• Ensure that audit recommendations are followed;
• Develop training program for staff development;
• Preparing management response on External Auditors' report by circulating copies of management report to respective units for their comments;
• Supervise the audit staff and audit officers in the Audit Department;
• Advice, guide and suggest internal control systems to minimize possibility of frauds, misappropriation etc.;
• Prepare audit calendar covering audit program;
• Maintain a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirement;
• Ensure that the prescribed procedures are diligently followed within MFP, so that appraisal and monitoring can be reliable and effective.
• Prepare reports containing observations, comments and recommendations based on carried out audit work and Generate monthly audit reports in time.
• Keep the Management informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.
• Any other special responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/higher authorities.

Job Responsibilities: Audit & Compliance Officer

• Develop risk based audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities in related departments.
• Conduct internal audits to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the established internal control and procedures and compliance.
• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other notification provided to management.
• Analyze audit findings and recommendations with management.
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• Monitor timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by the supervisor.
• Keep abreast with latest developments in the head office audit and accounting fields with a view to enhancing internal audit function.
• Assisting Coordinator Audit- Internal Audit in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of internal audit operations.
• Internal audit report preparation and submitting the report to the Coordinator/Director Audit as per deadline.