Job Purpose

The Internal Auditor shall be accountable on the following key areas.

 Internal Aduit Testing and Reporting:

• With the support of the Roving Internal Auditor, prepare a risk-based annual audit plan.
• To ensure regular internal audits are conducted at both country head office and field office(s) based on the agreed Internal Audit plans, and approved ToR for each assignment.
• To produce internal audit reports, in the agreed standard format, for presentation to the in-country Senior Management Team and the Audit and Risk committee.
• The IA will also ensure that issues log from their own audits are entered on the online GOAL Consolidated issues log (CIL), complete re-testing once departments have addressed the issues, and test other audit finding resolution, following up on all outstanding issues until they are closed.
• Facilitate quarterly reviews of the consolidated issues list (to be led by management).

Risk Management and Internal Controls:

• To independently ensure that risk management processes are effectively embedded throughout the country programme.
• To conduct walkthroughs and tests of GOAL Country Offices, and their partners/sub-grantees’ systems and controls are conducted, assessing whether they are operating as per policies, procedures, and donor regulations, with emphasis on risk management, compliance, efficiencies, impact, and value for money.

Other:

• To conduct any ad-hoc internal audit, compliance, and financial investigation assignments as requested by the Head of Internal audit and/or Country Directors.
• IA will be travelling to each country offices as per the approved audit plan and allocation basis agreed by the Country Directors.
• The IA will continue to provide remote technical support for both countries regardless of the actual physical location in that time.
• Any other duties as requested by Country Directors/Roving Internal Auditor.

Essential

• University graduate, with background in, accounting, finance, economics business management, administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a medium to large size internal audit function.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English both verbally and in writing 
• Excellent computer skill in Office 365 including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.]
• Organized and flexible, excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work when under pressure.
• Ability to work independently on own initiative, assess risk and make plans accordingly.
• Willingness to travel to field sites on a regular basis.
• Ability to learn new systems and IT software quickly and effectively.

Desirable:

• An auditing qualification preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to pursue certification with the chartered institute of internal auditors.
• Previous NGO experience and knowledge of donors preferred.
• Working proficiency in French would be a great bonus!