Deadline: Ongoing
Conservation International (CI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Regional Internal Auditor in Lima, Peru.
The Regional Internal Auditor will provide a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
CI’s mission is to build upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, by empowering societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, for the well being of humanity.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Regional Internal Auditor will perform the following functions-
- Review the suitability of internal controls and determine compliance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic interim testing and review of business units, processes and controls to ensure control objectives are being met and audit findings are being addressed.
- Perform follow-up on recommendations to improve the internal control environment and provide assurance that findings have been resolved.
- Coordinate with Risk Management and Compliance staff as necessary.
- Keep up-to-date on current activities, accounting pronouncements and audit information significant to the profession and industry.
- Maintain and file concise, up-to-date records of audit plans, findings, work papers, reports and other supporting documentation for all related reviews performed.
- Work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
- Perform audit in a professional manner with agreed upon scope and time estimate in accordance with audit programs.
- Ascertain that work papers evidence audit work performed and document findings.
- Evaluate results – appraise evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion of the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed.
- Discuss audit findings with Director of Internal Audit during the audit.
- Discuss audit findings with process owner during and at the completion of audit.
- Draft written audit report to management stating findings and recommendations in regard to systems, procedures, internal controls and other appropriate matters.
- Review management’s responses and appraise adequacy of corrective actions proposed.
- Carry out internal investigations as circumstances warrant.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing audits of non-profit organizations, preferably in both a public accounting and internal audit context.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a risk-based approach to financial audit.
- Training in risk management or associated topics.
- CPA or foreign equivalent.
- Demonstrated understanding of compliance requirements of bilateral and/or multilateral funding sources, including USAID, World Bank, European Union, etc.
- Understanding of risks and related relevant controls in the grant cycle including program, financial and procurement cycles.
- Ability to present, discuss, and report on compliance with financial, grants management, and donor management team members of varying levels.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective document and support files for accountability and audit purposes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit CI.
