About This Role
This position sits within Ethiopian Investment Holdings, the state-owned strategic investment arm that oversees a portfolio of major public enterprises. An Internal Audit Officer here is essentially a governance functionary — someone who checks whether the entities and processes under EIH's umbrella are operating with integrity and accountability. It suits professionals who are comfortable working with institutional power structures and understand that audit findings can carry political and administrative weight, not just financial implications.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The senior-level framing with five to eight years signals that EIH wants someone who has already developed audit judgment — not a trainee who needs close supervision on methodology. The emphasis on evidence gathering, working papers, and control assessment suggests they need a self-directed examiner who can walk into an unfamiliar process, map its risks, and produce defensible documentation without hand-holding. Implicitly, they are looking for someone who can navigate resistance from auditees while maintaining professional skepticism and discretion.
How to Approach This Application
Given that EIH is a holding company overseeing public assets, your application should demonstrate familiarity with auditing in complex organizational structures — multiple entities, layered reporting lines, or public-sector accountability frameworks. Highlight instances where your audit work led to tangible process improvements or where you managed pushback from management. The employer likely values someone who understands that internal audit at a sovereign wealth fund requires balancing technical rigor with diplomatic awareness.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for auditors with experience in public enterprise, financial services, or large-organization internal audit who want to operate at the center of Ethiopia's state investment governance. Competition is likely moderate to strong, as EIH's institutional profile attracts experienced finance professionals seeking stability and strategic exposure.
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Purpose of the Role
The main purpose of an Internal Audit Officer is to assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements, play a key role in gathering and documenting evidence to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and to verify compliance with company policies and regulations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Gather background information, review prior audit reports, and help define the scope and objectives for upcoming audits.
- Perform specific tests and procedures, including reviewing financial records, interviewing staff, observing processes, and assessing internal control systems.
- Prepare detailed working papers documenting audit procedures, evidence collected, and testing results.
- Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues, drafting clear descriptions of findings with a focus on risk areas.
- Assist in preparing audit reports by summarizing findings and contributing to actionable recommendations.
- Verify adherence to internal policies, procedures, and internal control standards, and follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Manage administrative tasks such as maintaining organized files, scheduling meetings, and supporting logistical arrangements for the audit team.
- Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Required Educational Qualification
- A first or higher-level degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum Required Work Experience and Skills
- Significant progressive experience in finance and internal or external auditing, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and a cover letter in PDF format to talent@eih.et
Please indicate "Internal Audit Officer" in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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