Senior Internal Auditor at Abt Associates

The Opportunity

As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will focus on conducting forensic audits and investigations over a variety of areas, including but not limited to financial and accounting, procurement and sourcing, performance standards, and project governance. In addition, you will be tasked with supervising two Forensic Auditors based in Ghana and India. In this role you will travel to different Abt projects throughout the East, Central and South Africa (ECSA) region to test internal controls and identify potential instances of fraud. You will be expected to be based in Kenya and will be required to travel internationally for 1-2 weeks each month. To be successful you will have a strong background in forensic accounting and auditing, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork activities and analysis, including interviews with personnel to uncover and gather evidence, data analytics, digital data reviews, and document findings.
• Maintain communication and relationship with project personnel and direct reports.
• Present the investigative findings to the appropriate Abt HQ personnel and be able to explain in understandable terms investigative methods and procedures used.
• Recommend actionable steps to remedy and prevent future occurrences of fraud
• Ensure the use of Abt methodologies, tools, and technology.
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate Abt’s fundamental values: professional respect for all team members, personal accountability, trustworthiness, and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Abt’s existing Internal Audit teams in the U.S. and Australia as applicable.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + 11 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 8 years of relevant experience
• Possesses a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting/other finance-related degrees
• A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of full-time working experience in financial forensic investigations, anti-money laundering, auditing, or other anti-fraud relevant work
• International Development Organization/USAID work experience would be beneficial
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Articulate strong report-writing skills and verbal English
• Execution focused and proven ability to get things done
• Curiosity and enthusiasm in anti-fraud/corruption and compliance issues
• Excellent technical and organization skills
• 25% travel within the region is required
• Foreign language a plus such as Swahili