Internal Auditor At Human Appeal

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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

HOWTOAPPLY:

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*