Internal Audit at Save the Children

Internal Audit & Risk Manager Job at Save the Children

Role Purpose:

As a member of the country level SLT, the internal audit position will independently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management and control systems within the county programme and provide regular opinions on the effectiveness of these systems together with proposed action plans to address any weak areas. The position will lead on coordinating any fraud investigations

Contract Duration: 2 years with possibility for extension

Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively mid-level management experience with INGO’s in professional accounting and financial management.
• Leading and coaching others
• Interacting with and challenging SMT
• Setting strategic and operational plans
• be a qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant;
• have extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents