Internal Audit Manager

About the role

IWMI is seeking an Internal Audit Manager for Audit Asia, which provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to IRRI, IWMI, WorldFish and WorldVeg. Reporting to the Director - Audit Asia, the manager leads assigned audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up, acts as the primary liaison for assigned Centers and supervises assigned staff and consultants. The role delivers evidence-based insights in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards and CGIAR methodologies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit and advisory engagements, giving independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls
• Contribute to risk-based audit plans and help develop audit universes and assurance mapping
• Act as the main audit liaison for assigned Centers, presenting findings to management and supporting reporting to Audit, Finance and Risk Committees
• Guide and coach assigned staff and consultants, and promote knowledge sharing on governance and risk management
• Plan, supervise and conduct audits, including technology-related ones, integrating data analytics into fieldwork
• Review working papers, write clear reports with practical recommendations, and monitor management actions and corrective action status

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred
• Relevant professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA or CISA is required
• Progressive responsibility in internal audit, external audit, risk management or assurance, including leading complex engagements in international or multilateral organizations
• Experience coordinating external consultants and applying risk-based auditing methodologies
• Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of a second language is desirable
• Nationally recruited: the candidate must have the legal right to work in Ghana or South Africa

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
• Evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls
• Use of audit management systems, data analytics tools and technology-enabled auditing approaches is desirable