United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor (IA) will conduct audits and provide training and guidance, as assigned, to ensure WCUK’s policies and procedures are followed, that WCUK donor and local laws and regulations are being adhered to and that internal controls are adequate. The IA will make written recommendations to Senior Management to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the control systems and functions reviewed and ensures that compliance matters are appropriately considered throughout the organisation. Audits should be designed to detect fraud or manipulation of records and special investigations will be carried out on request. All audits will culminate in a thorough report and recommendations for follow-up and/or improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our work. The IA will then work with colleagues to institute and monitor corrective action plans, as needed. The role requires significant communication, negotiation, influencing, process and controls skills to assist the organisation in understanding and managing risk. The role is required to assimilate complex information and recommend appropriate courses of action that are proportionate to the risk. It will have the ability to see the big picture whilst also paying attention to the detail.

JOB SPECIFICATION: TASK AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare the annual Internal Audit Plan and budget
• Prepare for and perform internal audits of WCUK offices, partners and/or audits of specified functions or processes to identify reportable issues and risks.
• Conduct entry meeting to review purpose, scope of work, methodology, and to set expectations for communications during the audit fieldwork.
• Document, evaluate and test systems, controls, and administrative procedures to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) reliability and integrity of information, (iii) economic use of resources, and (iv) safeguarding of assets.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group trainings, pertaining to findings throughout the field work, as time permits.
• Conduct exit meetings to review all findings and discuss additional training needs.
• Conduct specialized trainings on identified needs, such as specific donor rules and regulations, as time permits.
• Prepare thorough and timely internal audit reports and communications on the results of work performed, including potential recommendations for improvements and training for review by supervisor, who will share it with relevant colleagues in the organisation, as appropriate. o Alert supervisor, and others as necessary, to any organisational conflicts of interest or other significant internal controls or compliance issue.
• Review and agree corrective action plans (CAP) resulting from audit/review findings developed by country and HQ offices. Validate and follow-up implementation of CAP.
• Perform desk reviews of country offices or partners, as requested.
• Make written recommendations to Senior Management to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the control systems and functions reviewed;
• In collaboration with other departments, develop training programs for internal policies, donor requirements and applicable government laws and regulations changes and topics identified as potential risk areas.

For a full JD and an application form, please go to:

https://www.warchild.org.uk/who-we-are/jobs/internal-auditor