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Regional Audit Manager

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 
VisionFund is the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision (WV). VisionFund International (VFI) works in partnership with WV and helps to improve the lives of children in the developing world by offering small loans and other financial services to families living in poverty.
ABOUT THE JOB: 
VFI is seeking a Regional Audit Manager. S/he will act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, and MFI audit committees around risk management, governance, and internal controls. S/he will serve as a consultant to key business leaders to manage risk effectively in order to achieve the organization's objectives. 
Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the internal audit function within the region including directly leading audit assignments and activities of the country auditors by ensuring that risk based audit plans are developed and implemented. This includes coordinating reviews, investigations at the regional level;
  • Engage in the hiring and management of MFI audit staff;
  • Assess the level of capacity and provide necessary coaching and training where required of MFI audit staff;
  • Provide leadership to MFI internal audit teams within the region:
    • Recruit, hire, train, and directly supervise the MFI audit managers. The MFI audit managers will report jointly to the RAM and the chair of the MFI board audit committee;
    • Provide adequate technical oversight to MFI audit managers and internal auditors in the region.
  • Provide a consulting and support role to regional organization's and MFI management:
    • Monitor and provide advice to regional management on how to minimize significant audit risks and material audit findings by supporting regional management in identifying areas of strength/best practices as well as weaknesses/areas for improvement in each MFI;
    • Advise the regional organization's director on critical issues in MFIs.
  • Oversee and manage monthly and quarterly reporting to MFI board audit committees and the organization by ensuring audit team provides timely reports that are reviewed and delivered within the audit scheduled time frames established;
  • Represent the organization's internal audit as a member of the local MFI audit committee, including being contributing members of the integrity and protection hotline and regional risk management committees and meetings.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a university Diploma or degree in Accounting, Auditing or similar financial qualification. Graduate degree in Accounting or Management is preferred;
  • Current certification (certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant) required;
  • Professional certification - Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Chartered Accountant;
  • Must have at least 7 years of experience in auditing (external and/or internal auditing) with audit experience of banking institution preferred;
  • Strong accounting and financial management skills required;
  • Experience with non-profit organizations preferred;
  • Experience in managing teams;
  • Must be able to travel extensively within the region and internationally, approximately 25-50%;
  • Must have good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems;
  • Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.
HOW TO APPLY: 

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