Internal Audit Manager

One of the worlds leading nonprofit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join the team. They work in Africa and Asia with communities, governments, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure effective delivery of services.

The role of Internal Audit Manager is regarded as integral to the organisations structure and is responsible for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of risk management and internal controls; reviewing and evaluating compliance with policies, plans, procedures, donor agreements, laws and regulations; assessing the reliability and integrity of information; and the safeguarding of assets including people. This encompasses all areas of its operation from programme management, technical, human resources, operations, finance and IT.

Job Role

*Reporting on all internal audits conducted to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
*Reporting findings to senior management within the countries, Regional Offices and Head Office
*Liaising with key focal points on risk; primarily the Global Operations Manager, Technical Director, Regional Directors, Chief Finance Officer and HR Director
*Informing the Chief Executive and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee on any major points of concern
*Remote technical line management of any Internal Auditors

Person specification

*Qualified CIPPF, MIIA, ACA, CPFA, CIMA, Accountant or other professional accounting/auditing qualification or equivalent
*A minimum of six years of auditing experience at a senior level in a medium to large sized internationally recognised professional accounting firm or organisation
*Experience of working internationally
*Sound knowledge and experience of auditing notfor profit organisations
*Ability to create an effective risk based annual internal audit plan
*Demonstrable knowledge of risk based internal auditing for strategic, operational and financial audits
*A proven ability to work independently and prioritise and manage your workload to complete field audits and deliver timely reports
*Able to work flexibly to respond to emerging needs
*The ability to inspire, lead and manage others on audit engagements both in person and remotely
*Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a readiness to take initiative to resolve issues
*Attention to detail to deliver accurate, credible results and objective assurance
*Strong interpersonal skills with a persuasive, diplomatic, confident manner. Demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships and provide advice at all levels and strong negotiation skills
*Fluent English with effective communication and listening skills. The ability to prepare and deliver concise oral and written reports at both a Board and operational level for audit engagements
*Confidence to provide concise verbal and written reports to the Board of progress against the audit plan and other activities undertaken

Desirable
*An ability to communicate in French and/or Portuguese
*Experience working on an international NGO
*Knowledge of NGO donors

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