Senior Manager Internal Audit at International Rescue Committee

Sector: Compliance

Employment Category: Regular

Open to Expatriates: No

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director Internal Audit, the Senior Manager Internal Audit will lead or conducti audits of the IRC’s international and U.S. locations and functions. The audits will be designed to assist management in achieving the IRC’s strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives. The audits will focus on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of global and local processes and controls.

The Senior Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Plan and lead or conduct country, U.S. program and functional audits, special reviews and investigations.
• Draft audit reports that include conclusions and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies and review with appropriate location/function management.
• Ensure adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.
• Monitor progress of the corrective actions by management to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in developing annual audit plans that addresses significant risks of the organization.
• Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Senior Director Internal Audit

Indirect Reporting

Position directly supervises:

Other Internal and/or external contacts

Internal: All levels of the IRC’s international, U.S. program and headquarters’ departments at the headquarters, region and local country or U.S. locations

External: Limited contact with external auditors, 3rd party contractors and donors.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field.

Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA or CIA

Work Experience

• 5 to 7 years of external or internal auditing experience
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of auditing and risk management principles and theory
• Excellent knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control – Integrated Framework
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to present and explain complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and achieve consensus of recommendations to reduce risk or improve operations
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO

Language Skills: Fluency in French or Arabic a plus

Working Environment

• Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
• Travel up to 50% including travel to underdeveloped countries