Internal Auditor

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Internal Auditor leads independent and objective processes designed to help the organization improve its operations by applying systematic approaches to evaluate and improve the program’s risk management, control and governance processes.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Internal Auditor reports to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

Evaluates procedures for documenting and communicating key financial and administrative policies and procedures;

Evaluates key systems for effective internal checks and procedures for safeguarding program assets;

Maintains a record of the organizational structure, job descriptions and authorization limits etc., to verify authenticity of transactions.

Assesses adequacy of appropriate controls on collection, storage and access to important financial data and sensitive information;

Plans and carries out financial audit procedures to measure performance against budgets, plans, policies and standard procedures;

Appropriately documents audit strategy, programs, workings and findings.

Highlights training gaps (for finance and general administrative staff) and provides training for improving efficiency of groups/individuals;

Implements the annual audit plan, including any special tasks or projects requested by management;

Ensures quality of internal auditing activities;

Performs consulting services, beyond assurance services, to assist management in meeting its objectives. Examples may include facilitation, process design, training, system documentation and advisory services;

Evaluates and assesses significant merging/consolidating functions and new or changing services, processes, operations and control processes with their development, implementation, and/or expansion;

Identifies key policies and procedures for all major objectives relating to financial and administrative matters;

Issues periodic reports to the COP/DCOPs summarizing results of audit activities;

Assists in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the program and notifies appropriate level of senior management.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant discipline required

Minimum of 7 years of experience working in risk assessment, internal audit and external audits

Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant & Certified Internal Auditor

Presentation and writing skills

Ability to work in high-stress environment and under extreme pressure

Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test, sampling methods and computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems

Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports

An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect foreign organizations, and new auditing techniques and practices

An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

An ability to work unsupervised

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.