Assistant Internal Audit

Location: Addis Ababa

Organization: Sandford International School, Ethiopia

Deadline: September 11, 2026

Job Description

Post: Internal Audit Associate (Assistant)

Category: Internal audit and oversight

Career level: Mid-level: minimum four years’ experience

Report to: Head of internal audit and oversight

Salary: as per the organization’s attractive salary scale.

Benefits: Life Insurance, Medical refund and reimbursement of children’s tuition fee.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Head of Internal Audit and Oversight, reviews the school’s accounting system, cash management, stock control, purchase of goods and services, etc., and school operations in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

Reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy, and effectiveness of the accounting, financial, and other operating controls of the company. Ascertains the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds. Reviews external audit reports findings that need corrective actions. Follows up on the adequacy of actions taken by the finance function to correct the weaknesses reported in the previous audit reports.

Specific duties & responsibilities

Consistently review and check important monthly transactions, which include the following, but are not limited to:

transactions related to the salary of national and international staff monthly
transactions involving tax payments monthly
monthly bank reconciliations
and filing transactions related to rent contracts and payments for houses that the school rents for international staff
filing all payment transactions made to contractors and architects
the general ledger and subsidiary ledger of the customer with the admission record
the school invoices
and follow up on work following advice
the documentation of the finance department, box file PV and CRV
weekly Cash count
the student file and recording

Check the periodic inventory of school assets
Assist in the development of systems to foster improvements in the application of internal control systems and the maintenance of compliance standards;
Assist in conducting analytical reviews to assess risk areas and work with endowment staff to minimize risk exposure levels
Assist in coordinating and facilitating internal and external audits by liaising with concerned work units.
Assist the department regarding control systems, assess their effectiveness and general operational compliance with established rules, regulations, and policies; assess work processes and office structures to ensure that tasks are carried out with maximum efficiency;
Advise and assist the Head of Internal Audit and oversight about any suspected misconduct in operations.
Check Human Resources and School Admissions as per the school policies and procedures
Document audit work per applicable audit work and filing
Perform related functions as required and assigned by the immediate supervisor

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Education	BSc Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related fields
Experience & Knowledge	Minimum four years’ experience as an Associate in internal audit, internal or external Audit, compliance officer, etc. Proficiency with Microsoft application suites and different accounting software Experience, Knowledge and understanding of current financial management and affairs of a school setup, especially in an International School
Skills	Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant accounting information with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to innovate and manage time efficiently Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both in writing and speaking Proficiency in English
Personal Attributes	Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Keeping confidentiality is highly required Can present a written reference from the former organization