Internal Auditor-Idleb-SYNAT

Internal Auditor-Idleb-SYNAT – Syria

at GOAL Syria (View all jobs)

North Idleb, Syria

General Description of the Programme:

GOAL an International Humanitarian Organisation has had a presence in Turkey since 2013 and has been contributing to the migrant response since 2016 with a focus on responding to needs in health service delivery, social safety nets and the protection of vulnerable and marginalised migrants in southern Turkey.

GOAL has been working in Syria since 2013, responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL is working in Idleb Governate, both through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, and provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) through support to Water units, as well as emergency support to recently displaced households.

GOAL has been working in North Aleppo Governate since 2019, through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, as well as emergency support for recently displaced household.

GOAL has two projects (ECHO funded LINK and PRM funded GREEN) in Turkey, LINK program targets refugees from nomadic / semi-nomadic backgrounds and those engaged in seasonal agricultural labor. LINK has been designed to address and mitigate protection concerns of the vulnerable / marginalized refugees through provision of critical information and raising their awareness on their rights, obligations and services available in Turkey, by sensitization/advocacy (targeting key stakeholders and service providers, etc.) activities, and Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) services to enable highly vulnerable refugees to access to basic, social and protective services available under the provisions of Temporary and International Protection regulations in Turkey. On the other hand, Green program aims to improve socioeconomic inclusion, resilience and self-sufficiency of highly vulnerable/excluded women and girls from host and refugee communities (Syrians as well as those living in program locations under the international protection regulation) including nomadic communities and seasonal agriculture workers from both communities through integrated and market driven livelihood opportunities and protection services, including language courses and vocational skills training on greenhouse production and agriculture; case management (CM)/coaching services, establishment of a women cooperative, protection outreach, information provision and awareness raising; and provision of special needs and individual protection assistance services.

Job purpose:

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for regularly auditing GOAL’s programmes and operations in Idleb and Aleppo Governates to ensure compliance with GOAL policy, in-country operating procedures, and donor rules/ regulations. Audits will assess the adequacy of internal controls and identify improvements across all departments including programmes, finance, logistics, procurement, HR and IT. This role reports directly to the Senior Internal Auditor with technical reporting to the Internal Audit Coordinator.

Duties, objectives and competencies

1. Policies and Procedures: To stay informed of and ensure adherence to the standard of GOAL procedures including but not limited to:

· Current HQ Logistics Manual & Procurement & Authorization Levels Charts.

· HQ Finance Manual & in country finance procedures and policies.

· GOAL’s Partnership Manual.

· GOAL’s Training guidelines.

· GOAL HR Manual.

· GOAL Grant Management Guidelines.

· GOAL Dublin HQ proposal / interim / final report checklists.

· HQ Safety & Security policies & in country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Have an understanding and awareness of GOAL’s M&E processes and guidelines, and how they contribute to the internal control environment.

· External regulations such as major institutional donor rules and regulations.

1. Planning: To assist in preparation, and coordination of periodic internal audit plans. The plans should be reviewed and reassessed at least every 6 months, in consultation within SIA and internal audit consultant.

2. Internal Controls: Carry out walkthroughs and testing of systems and controls, assessing whether they are operating as per policies, procedures, donor regulations (as noted above), and best practices under supervisory of SIA and internal audit consultant.

3. Internal Audit: To assist in regular internal audits at field office(s) based on the agreed internal audit plans under supervisory of SIA and in consultation with internal audit consultant.

4. General IA Reporting:

· To assist in producing internal audit reports, in the agreed standard format, for presentation to the IAC with findings and issues identified during the audit.

· Give appropriate recommendation and actions, providing advice and suggestions on improvements to GOAL systems and procedures where appropriate.

1. IA Reporting: To follow up issues on CIL quarterly to give regular feedback and updates to IAC

2. Risk Management: To identify and define the risks encountered during the audit field works

3. Investigations: To conduct any ad-hoc internal audit, compliance and investigation assignments as requested by Head of Internal Audit or IAC.

Requirements (essential)

· Having Syrian citizenship.

· At least Bachelor’s degree, background in, management, administration, finance, economics, or related field.

· 2 or 3 years related experience (finance, accounting, compliance, audit)

· Basic English skills (Reading, writing and speaking)

· Excellent computer skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

· Ability to learn new systems and IT software quickly and effectively.

· Organized and flexible, ability to respond to changing priorities.

· Ability to work independently on own initiative, assess risk and make plans accordingly.

· Prepared to work in insecure environments with significant time spent in the field.

· Flexible and creative approach with a proven ability to resolve issues and identify solutions.

· Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work when under pressure.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.

· Excellent communication skills while interacting with colleagues and partners.

· Evidence of experience in compiling and conducting training workshops is an advantage.

· Willingness to travel within Syria or other GOAL’s offices.

Requirements (desired)

· Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

· Internal / external audit or compliance experience would be an asset.

· Experience working with an NGO would be an asset.

Interested? Then apply for this position via clicking on the “apply now” button and fill out the application form. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline is: 23^rd November 2020 .

General terms and conditions

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

· Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

· Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.

· Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

Thank you.