Tupande Audit Lead at One Acre Fund

5 - 7 Years
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Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.
Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Audit Leadership

  • You will develop the annual audit plan for your country and team.
  • You will identify and assess audit risks within the country and develop appropriate audit responses.
  • You will manage audit activities relative to budget, ensuring timely execution.

Engagement and Reporting

  • Conduct regular risk meetings with department heads and division leads.
  • Present findings and risk areas to the Board and senior management.
  • Maintain accountability for audit findings; ensure appropriate resolution by management.

Leadership & Development

  • You will lead a team of in-country auditors.
  • You will implement tailored learning and development programs based on local risk profiles and audit plans.
  • You will promote performance through setting and monitoring of team-level goals.

Audit Excellence

  • You will ensure execution of audits whilst observing professional standards.
  • You will monitor the effectiveness of financial controls and recommend improvements.
  • You will escalate critical findings with clear solutions.
  • You will build relationships across teams to enhance audit effectiveness and facilitate resolution of findings.

Career Growth and Development

  • We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or a related field.
  • Professional certification, such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA is required.
  • 5–7 years' experience in internal auditing, including team leadership.
  • Experience developing audit plans, assessing risks, and resolving findings.
  • Retail or similar multi-site operational experience.
  • Inventory audit experience.
  • Management skills.
  • Excellent risk assessment capabilities.
  • Influence and deliver feedback at all levels, including senior management and boards.
  • A collaborative mindset.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma, High/Secondary School
Employment Type: Full Time
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