Global Internal Auditor at Heifer International

Responsibilities & DeliverablesB. Risk Assessment (25%)C. Ongoing Collaboration (15%)D. Other duties (5%)

• Internal Audit and Investigation (55%)
• Key partner in the implementation of the Risk Management and Assurance plan by conducting and delivering audit services.
• Provide independent and objective assurance as to the adequacy and effectiveness of Heifer’s internal controls over key operational and financial activities, business processes, information systems and reporting and donor compliance. Support and conduct other internal audit activities, including investigations.
• Proactive approach in understanding business units subject of audit work.
• Complete documented internal audit engagements, compliance reviews, investigations and expense verifications; including evidence of all phases such as planning, fieldwork, exit meetings, reporting, and and follow up of recommendations.
• Maintenance of shared documentation of all internal audit work, in accordance with professional and internal standards.
• Identification of opportunities for improvement and development of recommendations.
• Effective communication of results and recommendations to all levels of management, both verbally and in writing.
• Performance of assessments at the program area, country or engagement level, including: identification of risks; risk classification; implications to achievement of Heifer’s objectives; potential for fraud, and analysis of likelihood and impact. Risk assessments are a core component of each of the internal audit engagements.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Heifer’s organizational strategies, priorities, key objectives, opportunities and risks, including compliance requirements.
• Understanding of risks inherent to the countries, area program, and Africa context (risk identification and documentation).
• Documented risk assessments of operational, financial and non-financial reporting, and compliance activities which warrant audit attention.
• Collaboration in “assurance mapping” coverage for key risk areas across the Africa area program.
• Identification of emerging risks, trends, etc.
• Collaborate in the development and continuous improvement of Heifer’s internal audit activities.
• Collaboration in improvement of existing Heifer’s internal audit methodology, audit programs, and toolkits.
• Foster ethical awareness across the organization.
• Share best practices.
• As assigned by other team members
• Complete Heifer onboarding and periodic internal trainings and cross-team sharing.
• Personal accountability to remain competent through continuing education.
• Contribute to value-add activities or new initiatives.
• Respond to other relevant requests for support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, plus a minimum of 7 years’ of relevant experience, working with demanded independence and objectivity.
• One of the following post-graduate professional certifications: Chartered Accountant (CA); Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), etc.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in areas of risk management, audit, and compliance assurance, preferably attained through public accounting and/or internal audit employment and training.
• Experience in a donor-funded international development environment with compliance requirements of the U.S. government and institutional funders for international development, such USAID, EC, IFAD, DFID, mega-foundations and others.
• Auditing project management experience.