Responsible for the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan and budget. Evaluates the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant financial reporting and other risk exposures, safeguard company assets, and compliance with laws and regulations. Partners in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) monitoring that defines risk categories and tolerance. Recommends actions and mitigation plans on identified risks in consultation with senior management. Regularly evaluates departments/divisions and project/country offices to assess if they are performing in compliance with recommended processes, procedures and business controls. Suggests new initiatives, controls, and procedures to ensure good business practices are in place. Works collaboratively with other Internal Audit Managers and the internal investigation team to ensure deliverables are met. Establishes and maintains internal audit and compliance training program for management and staff. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
- Must be familiar with and able to perform job duties of lower level positions within this job function.
- Provides strategic supervision to the internal audit staff at the regional or organization-wide level. In consultation with upper management develops departmental operational plans, goals and policies.
- Plans and leads country, US programs and functional audits.
- Draft reports that include conclusions and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies.
- Monitors progress on corrective actions taken by management to correct identified deficiencies.
- Supports the Director of Internal audit in the execution of the department’s operational plan and is responsible for the performance and goal achievement of his/her team.
- Partners in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) monitoring to define risk categories and tolerance.
- Recommends actions and mitigation plans on identified risks in coordination with Senior Management.
- Collaborates with senior leadership of Internal Audit on critical and complex aspects of internal audit and makes operational recommendations, as needed.
- Trains and manages staff to plan, scope and perform internal audits and risk assessments within established business controls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Decisions and actions have a direct impact on the outcomes of own department and possibly the entire organization.
- Problems encountered are often complex, broad in scope, and implications are often unprecedented with no clear resolution.
- Must be able to provide accurate, expert-level advice to reach outcomes that will enable achievement of overall department and organization goals.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Leads by “managing managers” or other direct reports in the functional area.
- Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and empower individuals to achieve expectations and goals set for the functional unit.
- Typically reports to a Director.
- Advanced skills in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls processes are required.
- Able to work with multiple country finance and operations departments and generate “best practices” for internal audit projects.
- Is well-versed in state, federal, and international laws and regulations that have impact on internal audit, general accounting, and management controls.
- Has significant experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Uniform Guidance (2c FR 200), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
- Expert level knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and reporting guidelines.
- Provides innovative and strategic leadership to multiple divisions and can gain cross-functional support for major projects, improvements or changes.
- Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
- Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferred.
- Typically requires a minimum of 10+ years related work experience at the corporate or organization level.
- 5 year’s supervision of an internal audit team and employee management is required.
- Experience working in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
- Experience working with a global, international organization strongly preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift 5 - 50 lbs.
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