Internal Audit Officer

Internal Audit Officer

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Internal Audit Officer. This role involves assisting in the review of financial expenditures, improving control processes, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre- and post-review of all financial expenditures/documents.
• Contribute to the improvement of WEWE control processes, risk management, and governance.
• Perform monthly reviews and evaluations of financial records/reports and bank reconciliation statements.
• Ensure that WEWE and donor’s assets are safeguarded.
• Ensure that inventory records are up-to-date, complete, and accurate.
• Assist in identifying risks and reporting to appropriate authorities with improvement recommendations.
• Investigate cases of fraudulent practices and missing assets.
• Prepare audit reports and documents.
• Document audit processes and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Conduct Fraud Awareness and Prevention training for staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other social science-related field.
• Applicants with a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction will be an added advantage.
• Must be a full member of ICAN or equivalent.
• Experience in an audit firm managing similar responsibilities.
• Experience in participating in statutory or audits of local NGOs.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations.

How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining your suitability for the job to: auditofficer2026@weweng.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.