Overview
To provide technical supervision, support and coordination of the Region’s Internal Auditors, as well as performing managerial duties. To provide an independent objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve World Vision’s (WV) operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead audit assignments from planning to completion per the Annual Audit Plan.
- Support large and complex engagements.
- Perform risk-based integrated audits (RBIAs) in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
- Engage with senior management staff within National Offices (NOs) to understand their businesses, objectives, core processes, risk profiles and internal controls.
- Ensure efficient execution of audit assignments by leading and coordinating assigned auditors and stakeholders.
- Prepare audit kickoff, entry and exit presentations and lead the team during client engagement meetings.
- Represent the RAM in routine/quarterly Senior Leadership and Board/Advisory Council Audit Committee Meetings.
- Follow up the implementation of audit recommendations and validate evidence of implementation.
- Ensure adherence to GIA/IPPF, GAA’s quality standards, WV’s ethical requirements and applicable best practices in internal audit.
- Provide on-the-job technical support to assigned team members.
- Compile quality draft audit findings/reports.
- Ensure all audit review notes are adequately and timely addressed.
- Proactively apply GAA’s quality checklist in all phases of the audit.
- Ensure timely declaration of conflict of interest by the team.
- Support GAA’s quality assurance initiatives.
- Maintain Continuing Education (CPE) by attending online courses or professional seminars and trainings.
- Provide regular capacity building to Management Teams within NO Portfolios assigned, regarding RBIA and enterprise risk management.
- Participate in and serve as an advisor on committees such as the National Oversight Committee (NOC) and Enterprise Risk Management committees.
- Support and implement GAA initiatives deemed to increase the internal audit team effectiveness and efficiency.
Required Experience
- Prior working experience in audit (Public or private) of not less than four years in a recognized organization, two of which should be at a senior supervisory level.
- Experience in accredited audit firms and/or in a Non-Governmental organization will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing and Advisory Services.
- Experience in remote work is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Professional audit certifications (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) finalized or in advanced stage of certification process.
- University degree in Commerce, Accounting/Business Management/Finance.
- Be a qualified CPA or ACCA with an up-to-date membership status.
- CIA certification – finalized or in progress.
