Job Description
Internal Auditor
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