Reporting to the Senior Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Finance) will design and lead audit programs with a strong focus on financial controls, compliance, and risk mitigation. This role provides independent, objective assurance that helps the organization operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity, particularly in financial operations and reporting. The 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
Lead the design and execution of dynamic, risk-based audit programs with a strong emphasis on financial controls, compliance, and accuracy.
Develop and execute long-term assignments in a timely manner.
Provide strategic insights from audit findings to support management decision-making and organizational performance.
Communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
Build cross-functional consensus across departments to strengthen internal controls and financial accountability.
Guide financial audit practices for audit team members, fostering a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Review audit work for quality, consistency, and financial accuracy, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
Monitor and validate the implementation of management’s corrective action plans (CAPs) to address financial and operational deficiencies.
Continuously improve audit processes through the adoption of new tools, techniques, and data-driven approaches.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field.
Certifications: CPA/CA, CIA, or CFE (may be acquired within 2 years of hire date).
Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of financial audit or financial management experience.
Sector Experience: Experience working in the Not-for-Profit, INGO sectors, or grant-supported organizations.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Project Management.
Data Analysis and Financial Analytics.
Strong written and oral English communications.
Knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework.
Risk Management Principles and Techniques.
Auditing Principles and Techniques.
Knowledge of IRC Business Processes and Financial Systems (a plus).
MS365 Office Tools (Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint).
Working Environment
Travel up to 50% including possible travel to underdeveloped countries.
For U.S. candidates only: this remote position is open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., but they must work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.