A Glimmer of Hope Foundation eliminate poverty. illuminate lives.

August 2011

Job Description for the Internal Auditor Ethiopia Affiliate:

ABOUT GLIMMER OF HOPE A Glimmer of Hope Foundation (Glimmer) is a non-profit organization that helps lift women and children out of extreme poverty in rural Ethiopia. Glimmer is a nonprofit organization working to make a sustainable difference in the lives of rural Ethiopians through water, sanitation, health, education, microfinance, microirrigation and veterinary projects. Glimmer was founded in Austin, Texas, USA in March of 2000. The Ethiopian affiliate was founded in Addis Ababa in April of 2000 (Glimmer Ethiopia). The Austin and Addis Ababa offices work together to fundraise in the United States and Europe and oversee the implementation of projects in Ethiopia, through local NGO partners based in four regions of the country (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia and SNNPR). Since 2000, Glimmer has completed over 5,000 projects and invested over $40 million in Ethiopia. JOB SUMMARY A Glimmer of Hope is looking for an Internal Auditor for Glimmer Ethiopia. This person will be based in the Addis Ababa office and report to the Country Director and to the Chief Financial Officer in Austin, Texas. This position requires significant amounts of travel to Partners and project areas (approximately 70%). A Glimmer of Hope is searching for a person who can provide leadership in developing a comprehensive auditing strategy and standards for the organization; planning and conducting all Partner and Program auditing functions; and implementing the internal auditing procedures for Glimmer Ethiopia. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for designing and implementing an audit program to verify the accuracy of Program financial reconciliations as well as preparing reports and following up on audit findings with recommendations for improvement. The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Programs Team and the Finance Team to integrate findings and conduct follow-up visits. Responsibilities include an annual comprehensive evaluation of financial information and reporting and compliance testing to ensure that Glimmer Ethiopia meets all regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include development of tools and techniques to strengthen risk management and internal controls. The post holder is also a member of the senior management team. RESPONSIBILITIES Oversight of all internal audit functions of Glimmer Ethiopia. These include program design, report preparation, recommendations for improvement, risk assessments, and strategic planning. Develop a comprehensive audit strategy, standards and all necessary documentation for the internal auditing process for Glimmer Ethiopia Ensure that all Glimmer Ethiopia financial matters meet regulatory requirements and standard Glimmer procedures; Research and stay abreast of legislative issues and trends in internal auditing to continuously improve Glimmer Ethiopias audit procedures Facilitate internal and external audits; Develop tools and techniques to strengthen risk management and internal controls Provide training to the organization in the areas of fraud prevention, ethics, and compliance

Responsible for all Partner and Program audits for Glimmer Ethiopia. These include program design, report preparation, recommendations for improvement, risk assessment and strategic planning.

Ensure that Glimmer policies, procedures and guidelines are properly implemented and followed up by all Partners; Develop and implement audit plan and create all necessary checklists and documentation to conduct annual audits and quarterly reviews of each of Glimmers implementation Partners; Develop and implement audit plan and create all necessary checklists and documentation for all major Glimmer Integrated Community Development Programs; Identify internal control weaknesses of Partners and assist in developing policies, systems and procedures to address such weaknesses; Work closely with the Programs Team and Finance Team to support program goals and objectives; Travel frequently to Partner offices to monitor local operations.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Must have knowledge of Ethiopian context and be capable of understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work we perform. This person must be detail-oriented and proactive. The successful candidate will be outgoing and highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also having a compassionate and kind spirit. A university degree such as Bachelors Degree in Accounting A masters degree in accounting or business preferred. CPA or CIA designation required At least 5 years of experience working for an International NGO as internal auditor or public accountant; This position requires significant travel to rural areas in Ethiopia. An estimate of 70% travel time should be expected. Must have proven knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles and good knowledge and understanding of non-profit auditing; Strong computer literacy and expert knowledge of spread sheet applications such as excel is essential; Proven track record with managing clean audits; Proficient with all Microsoft Office products. Able to utilize technology to develop presentations and reports; Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette; Fluent in English - both written and spoken; Highly organized with a strong attention to detail; Innovative problem solver; Results oriented; Passionate interest in economic and social development of the rural poor; Compassionate and kind spirit; Ability to work efficiently in a team oriented environment; Ready to integrate within a small, dynamic international organization.