About the position
To manage and develop the Internal Audit function of Human Appeal, to monitor the effectiveness of Human Appeals risk management and internal control environment in the UK and at Field Office level. All with a view to mitigating risk, providing assurance, improving organisational effectiveness, and ensuring that Human Appeal fulfil their obligations to international and government compliance, including Charity Commission and institutional funding requirements, ultimately fortifying trust in Human Appeal and therefore facilitating the acquisition and retention of donor support.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an Internal Audit methodology, strategy and annual plan, with consultation with the
Audit Committee.
- Oversee all Internal Audit activity at Human Appeal UK and at Field Office level, including risk management and
control management over operations effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable
directives and regulations.
- Determine internal audit scope, agree terms of reference, present the findings and follow-up on
recommendations and agreed action plans.
- Provide training, support and oversight to the Internal Audit team, ensuring that all staff take a consistent
approach to the Internal Audit cycle in-line with Human Appeals audit methodology.
- Regularly review Human Appeals approach towards identifying and managing risks and supporting relevant
teams; seek to implement continual improvement to the Internal Audit cycle.
- Act as a global ambassador for the Internal Audit function at Human Appeal, working with staff to promote a
culture of risk awareness and support in assessing and mitigating risks.
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement. Identify
loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings as well as providing advice on compliance
matters and review documentations.
- Prepare and present reports that reflect each audits results and document process, as well as producing
quarterly reports for the Audit Committee and an annual Internal Audit report on the overall effectiveness of
Human Appeals internal control environment in all its offices and arrangements.
- Conduct and oversee Internal Audit investigations related to serious incidents in the UK or at Field Office level if
instances of fraud or other significant irregularities are identified.
- Develop and maintain strong internal communication channels with Human Appeal Managers, Field Offices and
Audit Committee.
- Develop and maintain strong communication channels with external regulators and auditing bodies.
- Support the wider Finance department with the year-end accounts process to ensure it is accurate, timely and
compliant.
- Represent Human Appeal at relevant sector meetings.
- Engage in continued professional development regarding the INGO sectors rules, regulations, best practices, tools
techniques and performance standards.
NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned Accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education
- Degree-educated, ideally in a related field e.g. Finance, Accounting, Audit or
Business Management.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years experience in Internal Audit.
- Minimum 2 years experience in people management.
- Experience working in an Internal Audit remit at an NGO and / or with a global
focus is desirable.
- Strong understanding of risk management, governance and internal control
framework.
Essential criteria
- Experience planning and delivering risk-based audit programmes
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop audit teams.
- Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior
management and Board/Audit Committee level.
- Knowledge of charity sector regulations, funding arrangements and compliance
requirements.
- Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
- High level of integrity, objectivity and professional judgement.
- Experience working within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit
organisation.
- Knowledge of Charity Commission regulations and SORP reporting
requirements.
Desirable Criteria
Experience auditing grant-funded programmes and donor-funded projects.- Experience using audit management and data analytics tools.
- Understanding of safeguarding, anti-fraud and anti-corruption frameworks.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or equivalent
professional body.
- Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement
initiatives.
Commitment to Inclusion and Protection
Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages
applications from underrepresented groups. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH).
Along with all employees, the candidate recruited to this position will be required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.
