Job Description
Internal Auditor
About Human Appeal
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish
poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and
championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide. Human Appeal has seven
International Field Offices across the globe.
Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for
the position of Internal Auditor, to be based at our Sana’aoffice, Yemen.
Main Job Purpose:
To develop the Internal Audit function of Human Appeal that
will provide assurance at organisational and service level to all Human Appeal
Managers in the UK and globally. The Internal Auditor will monitor the
effectiveness of Human Appeal’s risk management and internal control
environment. This will involve helping to draw up internal strategy, audit
plans and audit methodologies, as well as providing real-time assurance working
with Human Appeal teams to assist them in assessing and mitigating risks to ensure
Human Appeal’s policies, procedures and systems remain fit for purpose and
risks mitigated and managed. With time, the auditor will be visiting other
offices for HA for audit purposes and will report to HQ Internal Audit
Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute
to the development of the Internal Audit function of Human Appeal that
will provide assurance at organisational and service level to all Human
Appeal Managers in the UK and globally
- Monitor
the effectiveness of Human Appeal’s risk management and internal control
environment including (GDPR and Fraud)
- Draw
up an internal strategy, audit plans and audit methodologies
- Provide
real-time assurance to Human Appeal teams in line with SLA and succesfully
mitigating risks
- Contribute
to the development of “fit for purpose” and “risks mitigated” Human
Appeal’s policies, procedures and systems
- Agree
terms of reference, presenting the findings and following up on
recommendations and agreed action plans
- Assist
the Internal Audit Manager in delivering feedback and reports to the Audit
Committee and Human Appeal Directors & Managers, identifyingrisk and
providing recommendations to improve organisational effectiveness and
compliance
Accountabilities:
1. Key Accountabilities
- Deliver
risk management needs, via;
- Development
and contribution to Human Appeal’s internal audit function
- Advise
on and promote effective risk management in Human Appeal for Yemen and
internationally.
- Periodically
review Human Appeal’s approach for identifying and managing risks and
support relevant teams
- Work
with staff to promote a culture of risk awareness and support in assessing
and mitigating risks
- Identify
and develop new risk monitoring systems to promote more efficient
management of risk
- Act as
an ambassador for the Internal Audit function, working with colleagues to
promote a culture of risk awareness and support in assessing and
mitigating risk
- All to
identify new concerns, with the view of promoting a risk awareness culture
and helping to identify of best practice.
2. Planning and undertaking the internal audit process
of HA by;
- Developing
an internal audit strategy and methodology
- Determine
internal audit scope and develop annual internal audit plans, based on
organisational risks and strategies and an assessment of audit needs
- Perform
and control the full audit cycle (in the UK and Internationally) including
risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness,
financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and
regulations
- Agree
terms of reference, presenting the findings and following up on
recommendations and agreed action plans
- Obtain,
analyse and evaluate documentation previous reports, data and other
information
- Prepare
and present reports that reflect the audit’s results and document process
- Act as
an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and
goal achievement
- Identify
loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
- Maintain
open communication with management and the audit and finance committee
- Conduct
follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
- Assist
in the preparation of an annual report on the overall effectiveness of
Human Appeal’s internal control environment in all its overseas offices
and arrangements
- All
for the identification and management of risk (safeguarding), save costs
and ensure value for money, improve communication and operations, obtain
collateral/data that can be utilised to the benefit of Human Appeal.
3. Contribute to the Benchmark of the INGO Sector and act
as a point of contact by;
- Representing
Human Appeal at relevant sector meetings
- Engage
to continuous knowledge development regarding the INGO sectors rules,
regulations, best practices, tools techniques and performance standards
For the purpose of remaining competitive, acquiring useful
sector knowledge for the benefit of the charity
4. Deliver Staff Capacity Building via;
- Providing
general guidance
- Training
and developing the understanding of staff in terms of assurance, risk
mitigation, internal control environments and compliance.
- All to
promote a culture of risk awareness and support in assessing and
mitigating risks.
5. Provide Additional Reporting and support via;
- Preparing
Audit Committee reports and provide updates to the Audit Committee
- Provide
advice on compliance matters and review documentations
- Support
the Year-End accounts process, ensuring accuracy, timely and compliant
- Develop
effective relationships with senior management including the Senior
Leadership. Team, Chair and members of the Audit, Risk and Finance. Committee/
Chief Operating Officer
- Liaison
with external regulators and facilitating external reviews
- Participate
in working groups within the Charity and provide them with relevant and
practical advice
- Undertake
ad-hoc requests
- To
attend and contribute positively to meetings, conferences and training
courses as agreed with the line manager
- All
to ensure continuous improvement in line with HA strategy and facilitate
the work of the charity.
6. Special investigations via;
- Carrying
out investigations where fraud/irregularity is identified, and for serious
incidents, recommending changes to process where necessary
- Act as
an escalation point for audit and risk issues.
- To
safeguard the charity, de-escalate issues, and mitigate risk.
NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the
above-mentioned Accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Working
with People
- Delivering
Results and Meeting Stakeholders’ Needs
- Adapting
and Responding to Change
- Analyzing
- Entrepreneurial
and Commercial Thinking
- Leading
and Supervising
- Persuading
and Influencing
- Formulating
Strategies and Concepts
Requirements:
Education
- Minimum
Bachelors Degree, ideally in a relevant field such as Finance or Accounts
- Auditor
Qualification
Experience
- Overall
experience of 7 years with 3-5 Years of Experience within a similar role
and must currently be working in Audit, Charity sector experience would be
an advantage.
Computer Skills
- Computer
literate and experienced with MS Office Suite and Auditing software
Languages
- Fluent
English is essential. Additional languages desirable,e.g.Arabic
How to Apply
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be
reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success
please click the link; and apply today to become our Internal Auditor we
would love to hear from you.
Please note that we will only be contacting the
Shortlisted candidates.
*Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply*
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