Internal Auditor

The Center for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH) is seeking a competent, experienced, and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of CCPRH’s financial controls, operational processes, compliance systems, and risk management practices.

We particularly seek an individual with proven internal audit experience within programme-based organisations, NGOs, development organisations, or donor-funded projects.

• Conduct periodic internal audits of financial, administrative, procurement, programme, and operational activities.
• Review financial transactions, supporting documentation, expenditures, payroll, procurement processes, and project-related expenses for compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of financial or operational risk.
• Review compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, organisational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits of programme/project funds and verify that expenditures are properly authorised, documented, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, potential fraud risks, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive internal audit reports, including findings, risk ratings, recommendations, and management action points.
• Follow up on previous audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support management in strengthening financial accountability, transparency, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve systems, processes, and controls.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Programmes, Procurement, Administration, and Management teams while maintaining appropriate independence and confidentiality.
• Support preparation for external, donor, statutory, and project-specific audits as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting/auditing qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant experience in internal audit, financial audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Demonstrable experience working with programme-based organisations, NGOs, donor-funded projects, or development organisations is strongly preferred.
• Experience auditing grants and donor-funded programmes will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of financial management, internal controls, procurement, budgeting, and accountability systems.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements and project financial reporting is desirable.
• Strong analytical, investigative, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and engage effectively with staff at different levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting or financial management systems.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Integrity and professional independence
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and critical-thinking ability
• Risk identification and assessment
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills
• Knowledge of NGO/programme financial systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Commitment to accountability, transparency, and good governance

• A professional and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to strengthening financial accountability and organisational governance.
• Competitive contract remuneration, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work across programme and operational functions within a growing organisation.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter stating their relevant experience, particularly their experience with programme-based organisations, NGOs, or donor-funded projects, to:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application – Internal Auditor

Closing Date: 14 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• CCPRH is an equal opportunity organisation committed to professionalism, accountability, integrity, and excellence.