Regional Audit Manager - EAR

This position provides Leadership to the Internal Audit Function of the World Vision Offices in the region.

The position has the management responsibility for ensuring that the Audit Functions perform audits that are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision’s Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.
The primary purpose of the position is to assist in the establishment and management of an independent appraisal function in the WV Offices necessary for the promotion of good stewardship of resources consistent with the purposes for which the funds are given.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing leadership for WV Offices Internal Audit functions

Recruit, hire, train and directly supervise the WV Office Audit Managers in Coordination with the Global Internal Audit department.
Provide adequate technical oversight to WV Audit Managers and Internal Auditors in the region.
Facilitate the understanding of the role of Internal Auditing at each WV Office and within the region.
Ensure all WVI Financial Manual Internal Audit standards, policies and procedures are followed by each WV Office within the region.
Review WV Offices quarterly internal audit trend reports.

Management responsibility for Quality Assurance of Internal Audit functions
Schedule and plan regional audit training activities (for example on the job training followed by workshops, if applicable).
Develop training materials as required (for example using the Global Internal Audit training materials and/or developing other training materials as needed).
Provide adequate technical and other support to WV Auditors across the Region and work with offices in the region to ensure the professional development of WV Auditors.
Ensure that each Audit Department in the region has trained and knowledgeable staff in all internal audit activities based on WV internal audit standards.
Ensure that WV Offices “pass” Global Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews.
Ensure that all audits performed in the region are selected and conducted based on risk analysis.
Ensure from a regional perspective that there is sufficient and reasonable funds provided to carry out required internal audit activities.
Provide quarterly reports of audit results and semi-annual trends to the Global Internal Audit department.
Provide a consulting and support role to Regional and WV offices management.
Monitor and provide advice to regional management on how to minimize significant audit risks, material administrative audit findings & to eliminate disallowed grant costs in the region by supporting Regional management in identifying areas of finance strength/ best practices as well as weaknesses/ areas for improvement in each WV Office.
Advise the Regional Finance Director on critical issues pertaining to Accounting and Finance in WV Offices.
Provide quarterly reports of audit results and semi-annual trends regional management as agreed.
Network and coordinate with the Global Internal Audit department regarding audit & internal control issues.
Coordinate special audits/investigations in the region as needed. Conduct or arrange to conduct special audits when required to do so.

Other duties
Attend annual Global Internal Audit Conferences as a contributing member.
Maintain 80 units of qualifying continuing professional education (with 24 units in US Government Accounting/Auditing) every two years.
Provide spiritual leadership to the auditors in the region.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor provided that they do not impair audit independence.
Attend and participate in daily devotional and weekly chapel meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES:

REQUIRED:

The Regional Audit Manager is required to posses the following knowledge, skills and abilities that may be acquired through a combination of formal courses and cumulative work and audit experience.

Must have a university diploma or degree in accounting, auditing or similar financial qualification. A graduate degree in Accounting or Management is preferred.

Must have at least 7 years experience in auditing (external and/or internal auditing) with audit experience of government grants preferred (e.g. US A-133 and ECHO grants).

Current certification (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant) required.

Strong accounting and financial management skills required.

Experience with non-profit organizations preferred.

Must be able to travel extensively within the region and internationally, approximately 25-50%.

Must have good working knowledge of computerised accounting systems, preferably Sun Systems & Vision. Must be computer literate in using Microsoft Office programs.

Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.

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