Regional Audit Manager - LACRO

at  World Vision Per

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The Regional Audit Manager will lead and direct Global International Audit GIA’s strategy and vision around risk to each region by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders in fulfilling the requirements of the IIA standards and the GIA charter, including taking a key participatory and advisory role at MFI Audit Committee Meetings.
To act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, and MFI Audit Committees around risk management, governance, and internal controls. Serve as a consultant to key business leaders to manage risk effectively to achieve VisionFund International (VFI) objectives.
Lead and manage a team of professional auditors in the region and provide assurance to MFI and VFI management and the VFI Board Audit Committee that controls are adequate to mitigate high and medium risk to the VFI network.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a university diploma or degree in accounting, auditing, or similar financial qualification. A graduate degree in Accounting or Management is preferred. Current certification (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Chartered Accountant) required.
• Must have at least 7 years’ experience in auditing (external and/or internal auditing) with audit experience of banking institution preferred.
• Experience with non-profit organizations preferred.
• Strong accounting and financial management skills are required.
• Experience in managing teams.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Must be able to travel extensively within the region and internationally, approximately 25-50%.

OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills
  Applicant Types Accepted:
  Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepte

Regional Audit Strategic Leadership

• Lead and manage the internal audit function within the region including directly leading audit assignments and activities of the country auditors by ensuring that risk-based audit plans are developed and implemented. This includes coordinating reviews, and investigations at the regional level.

Capacity Building

• Engage in the hiring and management of MFI audit staff.
• Assess the level of capacity and provide necessary coaching and training where required of MFI audit staff.

Operational Audit Leadership

• Provide leadership to MFI Internal Audit teams within the region.
• Recruit, hire, train, and directly supervise the MFI Audit Managers. The MFI Audit Managers will report jointly to the RAM and the Chair of the MFI Board Audit Committee.

Consulting and Supportive role to Regional and MFI management

• Provide a consulting and support role to Regional VFI and MFI management.
• Monitor and provide advice to regional management on how to minimize significant audit risks and material audit findings by supporting Regional management in identifying areas of strength/best practices as well as weaknesses/areas for improvement in each MFI.
• Coordinate special audits/investigations in the region as needed. Conduct or arrange to conduct special audits when required to do so.

Regional Audit Reports

• Oversee and manage monthly and quarterly reporting to MFI Board Audit Committees and VFI by ensuring the audit team provides timely reports that are reviewed and delivered within the audit scheduled timeframes established.

Audit Committees Representation

• Represent VFI Internal Audit as a member of the local MFI Audit Committee, including being contributing members of the Integrity and Protection Hotline and Regional Risk Management committees and meetings.