**Qualifications: ** 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

• Internal Audit Certification (CIA, CPA, or equivalent) required. 

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in internal auditing, compliance, or financial operations. 

• Experience in international non-profit organizations or multinational entities preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and relevant statutory/regulatory requirements. 

• Proficiency in data analysis and financial assessment techniques. 

• Strong understanding of business process evaluation and risk management. 

• Expertise in internal control frameworks and compliance monitoring. 

• Ability to identify financial risks and recommend practical solutions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations. 

• Awareness of industry regulations, audit methodologies, and best practices.

**Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation ****

• Execute the annual audit plan with a focus on risk prioritization and efficiency. 

• Conduct detailed financial and operational audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and IJM’s internal policies. 

• Utilize data analytics to assess financial trends, operational risks, and control effectiveness. 

• Review financial records and reporting structures to ensure compliance with IJM policies, US GAAP, local accounting standards, and external statutory requirements. 

• Identify and assess risks associated with financial operations, compliance requirements, and business processes, ensuring recommendations are impactful and feasible. 

• Evaluate internal controls and operational effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending best practices. 

• Assess finance team structures and key responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and efficiency needs. 

• Examine sub-award and partner onboarding, financial monitoring, and compliance frameworks for project execution. 

• Conduct in-depth payroll and headcount analysis, identifying trends and inconsistencies. 

• Assess treasury, banking operations, and cash management practices to strengthen financial security and risk mitigation. 

• Apply data-driven insights to generate analytical reports on budget utilization, cash flow trends, and financial health indicators. 

• Provide high-quality audit findings with practical recommendations that drive sustainable improvements in finance and operations. 

• Conduct focused reviews of major grants, including mid-term and closeout audits, ensuring adherence to funding requirements. 

• Evaluate asset and inventory management practices, proposing enhancements to improve efficiency and control. 

• Strengthen risk assessment frameworks and tools to ensure consistent application across global offices. 

Networking & Partnership ****

• Establish strong relationships with field office leaders and finance teams to enhance audit engagement effectiveness. 

• Conduct structured interviews with key stakeholders to assess internal controls and risk areas. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (OGC, Global Grants, Risk & Compliance) to enhance financial governance and compliance measures. 

• Provide expertise in forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, and special compliance reviews as needed. 

• Contribute to enterprise-wide financial system transformation initiatives, ensuring effective controls are embedded. 

Policies and Procedures ****

• Identify areas for improvement in policies and procedures, making recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. 

• Provide guidance on updating financial policies and reference manuals to align with industry best practices. 

• Offer insights on global and field office finance policy enhancements, ensuring compliance and effective implementation. 

Communication ****

• Ensure timely and transparent communication with all audit stakeholders, following best practices in engagement management. 

• Provide clear audit notifications, periodic updates, and key insights throughout the audit process. 

• Present audit objectives, findings, and recommendations effectively in meetings with senior leadership and field office teams. 

• Discuss and align preliminary audit findings with field office leadership to ensure clarity and mutual understanding. 

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, incorporating management feedback and submitting them for Director, Global Assurance, review. 

• Track the implementation of audit recommendations, following up on corrective actions to ensure full resolution. 

• Monitor and support the execution of external audit recommendations, ensuring timely and effective compliance. 

Training and Development ****

• Design and deliver targeted training programs for field office leadership and finance teams to enhance financial compliance awareness and internal controls. 

• Provide guidance on strengthening finance training materials, making them more accessible and practical for diverse global teams. 

• Identify skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities within global offices, recommending capacity-building initiatives. 

Fieldwork Projects ****

Execute on-site audits for selected global field offices annually, ensuring alignment with global audit priorities and consistency in findings. 

General Tasks **

• Stay informed about regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging financial risks impacting IJM’s global operations. 

• Actively participate in staff development activities and cross-functional collaborations to foster a culture of continuous learning. 

• Engage in department meetings, training sessions, and relevant professional development programs. 

• Maintain professional certifications and complete required continuing education to ensure up-to-date expertise in internal auditing and compliance.