Internal Auditor Officer

Job Summary

Ethio-BioPharma Enterprise, a state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprise under EIH, is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Officer to conduct independent, objective evaluations focusing on economy, efficiency, and effectiveness (the 3 Es). The role audits vaccine, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic manufacturing projects, construction timelines, procurement cycles, and operational workflows against national and international benchmarks (EFDA, WHO PQ).

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Audit Planning & Strategy: Lead the development of risk-based annual performance audit plans focusing on vaccine production yields, critical raw materials, and facility construction timelines; define audit objectives and conduct preliminary process surveys.
• Operational & Project Auditing: Evaluate manufacturing efficiency and laboratory output relative to inputs; assess the economy of large-scale plant construction and equipment acquisition; and audit the effectiveness of technology transfer and capacity-building programs.
• Compliance & Quality Integration: Collaborate with GMP and regulatory teams to audit quality management systems and review supply chain performance, including cold chain integrity and biological product distribution.
• Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Prepare comprehensive performance audit reports detailing findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations; conduct follow-up audits and submit quarterly/annual summaries directly to the CEO and Audit Committee.
• Authority & Oversight: Exercise unrestricted access to all enterprise functions, records, property, and personnel, reporting significant risks and performance failures directly to executive leadership without interference.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience for Master’s degree holders, or 10 years for Bachelor’s degree holders, in performance auditing, internal audit, or operational management (experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing sector is highly desirable).
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ACCA, or CPA are a strong advantage.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Performance audit standards (ISSAI), the 3 Es framework, data analytics tools, advanced MS Excel, project management audits, and regulatory compliance (EFDA/WHO PQ).
• Core Skill Tags: Internal audit & controls, strategic thinking, critical inquiry, objective judgment, persuasive communication, professional integrity, and risk sensitization.