The Internal Auditor, under supervision and guidance of the Head of Internal Audit, or of the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer, as may be applicable from time to time, is responsible for reviewing and assessing internal controls and practices, as well as related International Medical Corps procedures. The Internal Auditor will evaluate and examine policies and procedures and systems in place, perform tests to assess adequacy and compliance with International Medical Corps policies and procedures. The purpose of these assessments is to provide management with an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to add value and improve International Medical Corps' operations.
The Internal Auditor shall perform audits in all locations of the organization to review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable local laws and regulations, financial reporting regulations and safeguarding of assets. The Internal Auditor is responsible for preparing reports of the results of the audits, and may also be assigned as the person responsible for internal audit processes acting as the subject matter expert. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Maintaining relationships with management to develop and maintain an understanding of organizational processes and regions, their challenges and risks and improvements initiatives.
- Performing risk assessments on key organizational activities and processes, and using this information to guide what to cover in audits.
- Travelling to country and HQ sites to meet not only relevant staff but also representatives of the communities we serve as well as individual beneficiaries, vendors and other external parties, and obtain documents and information.
- Researching and assessing how well governance and risk management processes are working and recording the results using internal audit programs and work papers.
- Preparing reports of the results of the audits after performing such audits.
- Preparing reports for management with an opinion on the internal controls in the audits conducted, highlighting issues and problems, and distributing the reports to the relevant people.
- Making recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation.
- To report to The Head of Internal Audit and the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer, as may be applicable from time to time on the major risks and areas of concerns.
- To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by supervisor provided such reviews and task do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function.
- Providing ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, sometimes by delivering training sessions.
- To follow up on prior audit work to ensure new controls are in place.
- When applicable, the Internal Auditor may be tasked with mentoring Associate Internal Auditors through on-the-job training assuring the quality of the work performed under the position's direction.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.