Corporate Audit Manager

About the role

FINCA Impact Finance, a network of microfinance institutions and banks, is hiring a Subsidiary Corporate Audit Manager. The role performs internal audit work covering performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance assignments in the subsidiary and the network, in coordination with the Global Audit Director and other Corporate Audit Managers. The manager develops, implements and monitors risk-based audit plans, supervises internal audit staff and advises subsidiary management, in line with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the subsidiary's internal audit plans and resolve planning conflicts proactively with the Global Audit Director.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Lead internal audit assignments at the subsidiary level and designated assignments at the network level.
• Ensure audit quality and compliance with standards through quality assurance measures and participation in network-wide initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Audit Committee and subsidiary management, and report results, analysis and trends in writing or orally on time.
• Manage internal audit staff, including hiring, training, evaluating and coaching, and address performance matters.
• Identify audit risk areas and develop a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Review customer experience requirements and audit report exceptions, and represent internal audit on project teams and at management and board meetings.
• Pursue professional development and share knowledge with the team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent, registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, ACCA or equivalent, and membership of a professional body such as the IIA.
• 10 years of professional experience and 5 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis or program evaluation, including 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in microfinance operations, or banking or auditing in a supervisory capacity.

Required skills

• Application of internal auditing principles and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, including the Code of Ethics.
• Risk management and control techniques and management information systems terminology.
• Data collection and analysis, planning and project management, and negotiation.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and systems documentation; business software for workpapers and reports preferred.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills.