Job Description

The specific objective of this assignment is to support the OAG and work closely with the project SKE and Office of the Auditor General of Somalia (OAG), to provide technical assistance to support building capacity and, competencies of the OAGS staff in audit related matters. This includes deepening adoption of ISSAIs, and more specifically full adoption of the developed: (a) Compliance Audit Manual (CAM), and (b) Financial Audit Manual (FAM). Furthermore, to support implementation of the Audit Flow (computerised audit methodology) for the OAGS. The expert will be responsible to the project Audit SKE and AG for providing technical guidance, training, capacity building and support to designated staff of the OAG and to assist in the effective implementation of the office’s work, including the following:-

• Providing in-house training to the rest of audit staff and deepening adoption of CAM & FAM;
• Providing training on Cash-basis IPSAS to all audit staff;
• Providing technical assistance to audit staff in carrying out any financial audits;
• Providing technical assistance, with the support of AFROSAI-E, in the use of audit flow (computerised audit methodology) for the OAGS;
• Providing technical assistance in planning for the forthcoming round of audits for the FY ending 31 December 2020 (both compliance, financial and project audits);
• Providing technical assistance to audit staff in carrying audits during the first quarter of 2021; and
• Undertake any other tasks related to the assignment’s successful implementation.

The following qualifications and skills are mandatory: -

• A Degree or equivalent academic qualification (university or similar institution) in Public Administration, Accounting, Law, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional Accounting Qualification e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIPFA, or CIMA are highly desirable.
• 5-7 years of professional audit experience with a SAI and or with a recognised accounting firm at audit manager level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable understanding of both ISSAIs and Cash basis IPSAS.
• Demonstratable ICT literacy, particularly with computerised audit software.