V. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

• B.A. Degree in Accounting.

Desired:

• Diploma in Law, Chartered/Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

B) EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 5 – 7 years of supervisory experience in internal auditing specializing in compliance, financial and operation management.

Desired:

• Experience with INGO funded by US Government, EU and with complex projects/programs is added advantage.

C) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required: 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coach staff in prioritizing workload whilst maintaining a high standard of work;
• Fluency in English language and written communication; ability to explain to staff at all levels the underlying principle of policies and risk, provide technical advise and support
• Demonstrated experience advising the Internal Audit Manager, in compliance risk management and internal controls
• Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to work effectively with others at all levels as appropriate;
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development;
• Computer skills.

Desired: 

• Experience in the use of PeopleSoft Financial Management Solutions (FMS) software.
• Female Candidates are highly recommended to apply.

D) COMPETENCIES

•  Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, analytical ability, stress tolerance, facilitating change, problem solving, managing performance for success, adaptability, coaching, collaboration, developing teams, initiating action, Interpersonal skills, communicating with impact, Information monitoring, innovation, planning and organizing, negotiating.

VI. FREEDOM TO ACT

• The incumbent’s decisions are important in terms of the daily functioning and operation of the compliance areas in planning, monitoring, coordinating the tasks & enriching effective & efficient relationships at the appropriate levels. Her/his decisions are contributory in terms of the Internal Audit unit’s value adding role identifying Country office risk prone compliance areas and improve the overall accountability of the Country Office, ensuring that resources are properly managed and utilized and disclosing growth areas and application problems and suggesting applicable solutions for exceptions and problems disclosed.

VII. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• The Internal Audit- Compliance Specialist is expected to collaborate with other internal & external auditors, Donors. She/he also works in close collaboration with the Internal Audit Manager, unit leaders and all CARE Head Office, Sub Office and Field Staffs. 

VIII. WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED

• This position is located in CARE HO, Addis Ababa and requires 35 - 55% of travel to Field Offices.

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.