Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network Recruitment 2021

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network Recruitment 2021.

Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network is a global movement that addresses the injustices of conventional trade by supporting smallholder farmers and workers to secure better terms of trade.

Fairtrade Africa, a member of the wider International Fairtrade movement represents Fairtrade certified producers in Africa and the Middle East.

Job Description

• Company: Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network
• Location: Goaso, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana
• State: Sunyani
• Job type: Full-Time

Job Title: Internal Audit Risk Assistant

REPORTING LINES

• Post holder reports to Internal Audit & Risk Manager
• Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing draft audit test procedures, draft notifications, and request for information Memos;
• Preparing draft risk-based audit plans, programs, and schedules.
• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration, and operational procedures.
• Examining and evaluating the FTA’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensuring that the audit work and paper files are complete and well referenced.
• Preparing draft audit reports.
• Provision of oversight responsibilities in risk management

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and in advance stage of pursuing Certified Public Accountancy or similar qualification. OR
• Have Certified Public Accountancy or Association of Certified Chartered
• Accountancy qualification or any other relevant.
• Possession of any of the following would be an added advantage: CISA, CIA, Risk Qualification, CFE, or any other relevant.

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of five (5) years in relevant work
• Thorough understanding of international NGO financial reporting standards
• Knowledge of and ability to work with different financial controls, systems, and accounting regulations including taxation requirements, financial reporting requirements, etc.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements of development partners

How to Apply