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, 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, while maintaining independence, objectivity and confidentiality.

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 primary audit liaison for assigned Centers, presenting findings to management and supporting the Director's 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
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA or CISA is required
• Progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or assurance, including leading complex audit engagements in international, multilateral or development organizations
• Experience coordinating external consultants and applying risk-based audit methodologies
• Fluency in English is essential; a second language is desirable but not required
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in South Africa or Ghana, as the position is filled in one of those countries

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

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Health insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage