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Internal Audit Intern


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About Africa50

Africa50 is an infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalysing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding. Africa50 has raised over US$1 billion from 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, two African Central Banks and Africa's largest pension fund.

Purpose of the Role

This internship allows you to be a part of the growth story of a dynamic and growing pan-African organization. As an internal audit intern, you will be part of the audit team and will be assigned specific tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

Internal Audit Activities

  • Ensure that all relevant information relating to the area of responsibility is collected and transmitted to the line manager in a timely manner
  • Conduct interviews with auditees to understand the processes and procedures
  • Perform risk assessment
  • Carry out work including testing controls design and operating effectiveness and identifying process improvements, following the Africa50 Internal Audit methodology
  • Draft findings including observations, potential impact, root causes and recommendations

Documentation

  • Prepare work papers to ensure that audit objectives and quality standards are met and working papers or audit files are maintained as per Internal Audit methodology

Corrective Actions

  • Carry out periodic follow-ups on recommendations and report on status of implementation for action by auditees

Reports

  • Assist Line Manager in developing audit observations and suitable recommendations to be included in draft reports

Candidate Profile

Required Background

  • Business School / University degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related field
  • CPA and/or CIA preferred
  • Fluent in English (French is a plus)
  • Prior experience in internal or external audit on investment banking/private equity and/or strategic consulting, infrastructure fund, transaction advisory
  • Previous private equity experience is preferred, but not required

Essential Qualities

  • Positive attitude and high integrity
  • Strong work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
  • High initiative and clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

  • Interest in Africa50's mission, strategy and values
  • Demonstrated interest / experience in emerging markets, and specifically Africa
  • Chartered accountant or Top Business School
  • CIA and CISA is a plus
  • Strong Excel and data management knowledge
  • Understanding of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • Strong financial modeling and company valuation
  • Strong knowledge on IFRS, COSO, Corporate governance like SOX, King III
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English, French a plus)
  • Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with partners and colleagues
  • Culturally sensitive, able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
  • Already located in Casablanca is a plus

Duration and Location

The position will be based in Casablanca. 3-month internship offered.

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