Global Internal Auditor (East Africa) at Islamic Relief

Responsibilities also include:

• To carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards in all Islamic Relief offices however a specialism in Regional Field Offices by which the charity’s financial, physical and information resources are managed
• To conduct complex investigations on incidents which expose IRW to significant financial, reputational and programmatic harm. To advise senior management on key risks and outcomes of investigations meeting ethical and UK requirements (as best practice)
• To add value by acting as an advisor in risk management while carrying out ‘value-for-money’ reviews, thereby assisting the Islamic Relief Internal Audit Unit (IAU) and the Regional Desk in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. To ensure that all guidelines and procedures for institutional grants are followed by Islamic Relief Field Offices in the said Region

The successful candidate must have or be:

• A part or fully recognised professional qualification (same as or equivalent to):
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
• ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants)
• ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant)
• CIIA (Institute of Internal Auditors)
• which implies a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records and transaction.
• A knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
• Experience of internal audit
• Good time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times and a good understanding of the IIA’s Code of Ethics
• An ability to gather, analyse 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 charities, and new auditing techniques and practices
• The Global Internal Auditor is expected to travel to Islamic Relief field offices across the region. This may be on short notice and such visits could realistically last from several days to several weeks. Depending on circumstances, it is envisioned the post holder will be required to travel for approximately six months per calendar year.
• The International/Global Internal Auditor must make necessary travel arrangements, visas and other travel documentation with the office in the base location and research and arrange for necessary inoculations in good time for field visits.
• Ability to use MS Suite (e.g. Office and Excel) and understand financial databases (e.g. AX)
• An ability to maintain knowledge of developments in the sector