OVERALL DESCRIPTION
General Description of Programme: GOAL has been in Haiti for over three years, operating programmes in both the urban and rural context, in Port au Prince and Gressier respectively. GOAL continues to respond to the housing, water and sanitation needs of vulnerable families affected by the earthquake, while transitioning to delivery of an integrated community-led development programme. During this strategic period GOAL aims to link relief and recovery to development, focusing on 3 key programmatic sectors: DRR & Reconstruction, WASH and Economic Development. The objective of the programme is to create communities that are safer and more disaster resilient, with greater access to the economic resources to drive their own household and community development.
General Description of the GOAL Programme: GOAL’s programmes in Haiti operate in both the urban and rural context, in Port au Prince and Gressier, respectively. GOAL continues to respond to the housing, water and sanitation needs of vulnerable families affected by the earthquake, while transitioning to delivery of an integrated community-led development programme. During this strategic period, GOAL aims to link relief and recovery to development, focusing on 3 key programmatic sectors: DRR & Reconstruction, WASH and Economic Development. The objective of the programme is to create communities that are safer and more disaster resilient, with greater access to the economic resources to drive their own household and community development. GOAL Haiti operates an owner-driven community approach.

General Description of the Role: Reporting to the Country Director and being a key member of the GOAL Risk committee, the Internal Auditor/DCO will be responsible for regular auditing of GOAL Haiti’ s programmes and operations to ensure compliance with GOAL and Donor rules and regulations. In particular, the audits will assess whether internal controls are adequate and identify improvements where necessary across all departments in GOAL, including programmes, finance, logistics, HR and IT. The Internal Auditor/DCO will have responsibility for completing the Quarterly Compliance Task List for HQ submission each quarter. He/she will also be responsible for the coordination of donor audits, either in-country or through Dublin, where requested.
Although reporting directly to the CD in country, the IA / DCO will be expected to keep the HQ RIA and RDCO fully informed of activities, sending all reports and reporting quarterly on progress to them.
Key Duties
1. Familiarize oneself with and adhere to the standard of GOAL procedures and policies in relation to Logistics, Finance, HR and Programmes as set out in the:
 Current HQ Logistics Manual & GOAL Haiti Procurement & Authorization Levels Chart
 HQ Finance Manual & GOAL Haiti finance procedures and polices
 GOAL Haiti HR Manual
 GOAL Grant Management Guidelines
 GOAL Dublin HQ proposal / interim / final report checklists
2. Ensure adherence to Donor rules and regulations in relation to Logistics, Finance, HR and Programmes as set out in grant agreements and through GOAL donor guidelines and training materials (as and when required based on assigned donors).
3. Prepare, agree and coordinate periodic Internal Audit & Donor Compliance plans, to be reviewed and reassessed at least 6 monthly, in consultation with in country management, RIA and RDCO.
4. Walk and through and test GOAL Haiti’s systems and controls, assessing whether they are operating as per policies, procedures and donor regulations (as noted above), with emphasis on finance, cash handling, logistics, procurement, stores, HR and distributions.
5. Ensure rigorous and effective follow-up/implementation of action points identified by internal audit reports, regular internal audit testing and/or senior management
6. Maintain an up to date issues log and will follow up on all outstanding issues until they are closed.
7. Conduct bi-monthly internal audits for the head office and monthly internal audits for the field office(s) with particular emphasis on; transaction testing, cash management, float transaction testing, asset management, stock keeping, vehicle operations, personnel management, beneficiary distributions and records, and general donor compliance.
8. Perform tasks as per the quarterly Donor Compliance Task List and submit report on findings of same to HQ Compliance Department. These tasks include but are not limited to:
a. Conducting monthly checks of general ledger transactions to ensure compliance with GOAL and donor policies and procedures – typically high value purchase/tenders, flights, assets, eligible and ineligible costs, donor specific restricted items or prior approvals etc.
b. Review journal adjustments monthly to ensure that the audit trail is in line with GOAL Dublin guidelines and clearly understandable if tested during a donor audit.
c. Review the Audit Control File quarterly and ensure the documentation for cost apportionment to Donors is properly filed for ease identification in an audit.
d. Ensure the apportionment basis is reasonable and supported by documentation (donor budgets etc.) and advise if there is any signs of unreasonable / unsupported allocation bases for FC’s amendments.
e. Review the monthly Timesheet Tracking Sheet for all GOAL Haiti staff and test labour costs charged to donors to ensure they are adequately supported by time sheets (reconcile with leave, training etc.) and employment contracts and ensure the filing of the timesheets and contracts is with all the same years’ vouchers ready for HQ;
f. Review donor files to ensure they are well maintained in accordance with GOAL Dublin Grant Management Guidelines; ensure all donor files have a final signed copy of contract, signed amendments etc.
9. Ensure that all interim and final financial reports are filed with reconciled transaction listings which agree to the Trial Balance, DSR and at year-end the Financial Accounting Statements (FAS).
10. Work with the Roaming Head of Internal Audit in development of a risk register and ensure it is regularly updated.
11. Provide training, capacity building and support to GOAL staff in the head and field offices to enhance their knowledge and understanding of GOAL and Donor policies and procedures and ensure proper implementation and on-going use.
12. Conduct any ad-hoc internal audit, compliance and financial investigation assignments as requested by the CD and Roaming Head of Internal Audit or HQ Compliance Department.
13. Facilitate donor audits as required.
14. Perform other audit / compliance oriented tasks as requested by GOAL Haiti Senior Management Team from time to time.
Reporting To: Country Director

Requirements
 At least University graduate, background in, management, administration, finance or related field.
 A minimum of 4 years’ experience in administration, finance and general affairs
 Excellent communication skills in French and English both verbally and in writing
 Excellent computer skill in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
 Ability to learn new systems and IT software quickly and effectively
 Organised and flexible, ability to respond to changing priorities
 Ability to work independently with initiative
 Willingness to travel to field sites on a regular basis
 Attention to detail
 Excellent communication skills while interacting with colleagues and partners
 Previous NGO experience an advantage

- CV
- Cover letter, preferably typed
- Copy of the latest Diplomas
- Copy of the Work Certificate

The selected candidates, after the examination of the application, will be called to sit a technical test. The list of selected candidates as well as the date and time for the technical test will be communicated to the concerned by phone or e-mail.

The day and the time for the interview will be clarified over the phone. The following steps will be communicated to you at the end of your interview.