Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is recruiting 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, and is based in either Ghana or South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audit and advisory engagements, providing assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Contribute to risk-based audit plans and help develop and maintain audit universes and assurance mapping.
• Act as the main 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, monitor management actions and report on corrective action status and residual risks.

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.
• A relevant professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA or CISA is required.
• Experience leading complex audit engagements in international, multilateral, development or research organizations, and overseeing external consultants.
• Experience applying risk-based auditing methods and advising senior management; experience in international organizations, development finance institutions, UN agencies or NGOs is highly desirable.
• Fluent English is essential; fluency in a second language is desirable.
• Candidates 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.
• Ability to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls across financial, operational, compliance and IT processes.
• Use of audit management systems, data analytics tools and technology-enabled auditing approaches is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package including health, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
• Initial three-year contract, with possible extension.

Applications close on 24:00 (IST) on 12 November 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, portfolio links and three references through the IWMI jobs page.