Auditor General (AG), Las’anod, SSC-Khaatumo, Somalia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Title:	Auditor General (AG)
Hiring:	SSC-Khaatumo
Category:	Managerial
Reporting to:	Central Council of SSCKh
Workstation:	Las’anod, SSC-Khaatumo, Somalia

• Background

The SSC Khatumo’s interim administration was formally established in the northern regions of Somalia on the 6th of February 2023 through a conference led by civil society and traditional elders held in Lasanod during January and February 2023. The new administration is established to preserve and uphold the country’s unity. The federal government of Somalia officially endorsed this new interim administration on the 19th of October with an official communique. The administration is anticipated to play an essential role in safeguarding the unity of the country, a mission that has been of paramount importance throughout the nation’s history; restoring regional stability through fostering peace and cooperation; improving security with a focus on the safety and well-being of the local population; and enhancing service delivery through improving the quality and accessibility of essential services for the local population in the SSC-Khatumo regions.

SSC-KH is structured in a distinctive manner different from the other regional administrations. This arrangement features key leadership positions of the Administration; Instead of a President, a Vice President, and Ministers, SSC-KH is led by an Executive Leader, a Deputy Leader, and Executive Secretaries serving as Ministers. In August 2023, the Council of Representatives democratically elected Abdikadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye) as the Leader and Mohamed Abdi Ismail as the Deputy Leader of the Administration. On the 12th of September 2023, the Leader appointed his first nine cabinet members to serve as Secretaries.

In this regard and in line with the new administration’s commitment to building an effective governance system, SSC-Khatumo is recruiting an Auditor General (AG) to manage and coordinate the auditing of SSCKh Administration institutions and local governments and to Provide executive direction, including establishing the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and developing strategy, policies, and standards.

• Purpose 

The Auditor General is responsible for auditing the finances and activities of SSCKh public institutions, reporting to the Central Council of SSCKh, developing programs that promote transparency, accountability, and best practices in SSCKh administration operations, conducting independent audits, and making reports to improve the use of public resources.

• General Duties and Responsibilities

The Auditor General will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of auditing SSCKh Administration institutions and local governments. The Auditor General will also be responsible for policy planning, monitoring, and evaluating the auditing processes, including finance and administration management.

Specific responsibilities of the Auditor General will include:

• Conducting an independent audit to protect public property and providing recommendations to strengthen efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
• Conducting the financial, performance compliance, and quality assurance activity audit of all SSCKH agencies;
• Registering all acts and contracts, expenditure warrants, movable and non-movable property, budget transfers, grants, and any other transactions of the Administration
• Ensuring compliance with the Finance Management and Budget Acts, working with relevant stakeholders, to improve and strengthen audit and financial management skills
• Examining all activities related to government revenue, expenditure, property, real estate, and fixed assets; and
• Preparing and implementing Strategic audit plans and budgets
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures for auditing central government, autonomous Institutions, and local governments
• Overall management of research on auditing operations for central government, autonomous Institutions, and local governments
• Establishing policy planning, monitoring, and evaluation systems for enhancing effective and efficient management of auditing
• Designing and institutionalizing internal audit systems and controls for central government, autonomous Institutions, and local governments
• Developing and institutionalizing quality assurance policies and procedures on internal and external auditing
• Conduct audit exercises and ensure central government, autonomous Institutions, and local governments.
• Review information systems and processes of the central government, autonomous Institutions, and local governments.
• Obtain an in-depth understanding of each function being audited, identify and assess risk during the audit process.
• Coordinating annual evaluations to determine the impact of revenue and expenditure on the central government, autonomous Institutions, and local government operations.
• Prepare documentation, such as working papers, planning memorandums, and audit reports, as required by management in accordance with the quality standards of the audit process.
• Managing consultation meetings with central government, autonomous Institutions and local governments
• Overall managing of finance and administration and Coordinating internal monitoring and evaluation for the office of the auditor general

• General Qualifications and Experience

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a relevant academic field.

• Having a Master’s Degree and Certified in Accountancy is an advantage and preferred  

• Have at least Eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, three (3) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing and motivating a diverse team.
• Demonstrable experience in practical internal and external communication skills and political sensitivity

• Competences

• Comprehensive understanding of auditing principles, standards, and methods and familiarity with auditing rules.
• Familiarity with auditing standards, principles, and practices, including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Strong understanding of government financial management and measures of performance.
• Sound knowledge of international standards of management practice.
• Possesses high-level political, analytical, policy, and management skills.
• The ability to provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the Auditor General Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively work with and support the team members and work collectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High standards of ethical behavior and integrity.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Somali language.

• Confidentiality: 

• The Auditor General shall keep all audit-related material and findings strictly confidential unless disclosure is required by law or allowed by the authorized body of the SSC-Khatumo administration.

• How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to register and apply at https://csc.kh.gov.so/apply-of-jobs/ by not later than 15 April 2024. Each application should include an updated CV, an application letter, and the contact information of two professional references. This opportunity is open for both men and women to apply.

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