With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Purpose of the Position
To provide an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. This will be achieved through a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.
The position holder is expected to demonstrate high standards of professional and ethical conduct at all times. The role involves conducting regional audit engagements of varying size and complexity, supporting the planning and execution of all phases of audit fieldwork, and performing assigned audit tasks under the guidance of the Regional Audit Manager (RAM). Additionally, the position holder is responsible for documenting and presenting clear summaries of audit findings, including the associated criteria, identified risks, and practical recommendations for improvement.
1. Technical Execution
1.1. Annual Planning
· Participate in the annual audit planning process as required or when directed by the RAM.
1.2. Engagement Planning and execution
- Carry out engagement planning in line with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and GAA methodologies.
- Engage with senior leadership and management within the National Office (NO) to develop a comprehensive understanding of business operations, ensuring the effective and efficient execution of assigned audit engagements.
- Conduct detailed risk-based audits or advisory engagements and clearly document audit findings in a timely manner.
1.3. Advisory Role
- Conduct detailed risk-based audits or advisory engagements and clearly document audit findings in a timely manner.
1.4. Follow up and timely closure of prior audit findings
- Conduct detailed risk-based audits or advisory engagements and clearly document audit findings in a timely manner.
2. Quality Assurance
Ensure adherence to GAA’s quality standards throughout the audit lifecycle, including but not limited to the following:
- Compile quality draft audit findings/reports for review by the supervisor by end of fieldwork phase.
- Adequately and timely address audit review notes.
- Proactively apply GAA's quality checklist during audits.
- Declare conflict of interest in time.
- Participate in GAA quality assurance initiatives as required or as delegated by the RAM from time to time.
3. Professional Development
- Participate in GAA quality assurance initiatives as required or as delegated by the RAM from time to time.
4. Other
- Provide regular capacity-building support to Management Teams within assigned NO portfolios on risk-based audits and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), both during audit fieldwork and through designated training forums organized by Management.
- Support and implement the GAA initiatives deemed to increase the internal audit team effectiveness and efficiency.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Professional audit certifications (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) finalized or in advanced stage of certification process.
- Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations, including new regulations, where there may not always be a readily apparent solution. Experience in remote work is required.
- Excellent presentation, analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills
- Maintain a current knowledge base of audit industry practices and ensure best practices as always considered
- Perform all assigned audit duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Minimum Qualifications for this position:
- Must have prior working experience in audit (Public or private) of not less than four years in a recognized organization, two of which should be at a senior supervisory level.
- Experience in accredited audit firms and/or in a non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing and Advisory Services.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and establish credibility with business partners.
- Cross cultural and multi faith experience.
- Exposure to various accounting systems.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Computer skills (office application, accounting systems is a plus).
- Working knowledge in Audit software packages.
- Must be honest and hardworking, with proven experience in dealing with management at a senior level and be disciplined leader.
- Experience in a multicultural setting is highly desirable.
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Attend and participate in devotions and Chapel services.
- A working knowledge of WVI business and systems, including computerized accounting systems such as Sun System.
Work Environment:
- The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40 % of the time. This travel includes fragile context operational areas within the Region.
- This role involves working in a virtual /geographically dispersed / multi-culturally team.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
