Internal Control Officer (Fixed-Term) At International Committee of the Red Cross

PURPOSE

The Internal Control Officer performs control testing and monitoring activities on key processes linked to significant risks identified within the organization.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internally, interacts with different unit in HQ, Field, Risk & Assurance units of different metiers
• No external relationships.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs financial and non-financial review for field delegations, HQ and CSN
• Independently performs compliance checks of the internal control system based on SOPs and test plans related to processes with medium to high level of complexity
• Verifies that controls in place in a process under review are implemented effectively
• Proactively studies all ICRC rules and guidelines relevant to the process
• Ensures proper, complete, and auditable documentation of review performed
• Drafts the noted non-compliance findings and submits to the Team Lead for review
• Reviews responses to findings and responds in a timely manner
• Escalates issues and review gaps to the Team Lead
• May be called upon to present his/her findings to the respective process owners in the field or in HQ
• May provide support to the Team Lead as needed
• Participates in functional groups that aim to achieve objectives of the unit aligned to its strategies
• Completes relevant trainings determined necessary for the role
• Actively participates in reflections that aim to improve efficiency and effectivity of the unit

Additional Duties

• May be deployed to the field or HQ for support mission as necessary
• May provide support to other process teams where qualified
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

• At least three (3) years of experience in internal or external audit
• Experience in quality assurance audit is an asset
• Qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is an asset
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of CAATs (IDEA caseware) is an asser
• Fluent command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of other languages such as French, Arabic, Spanish, or Russian is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule