Internal Audit Manager

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join the global Internal Audit unit.

About this role

The Internal Audit Manager plans, conducts, and reports on internal audits and investigations. They supervise, train, and mentor auditors and compliance officers in MSH countries, working globally with staff on audits, investigations, and advisory services, requiring high integrity and autonomy.

They track investigation cases, ensure notifications to donor agencies, assign cases, and ensure timely completion and corrective actions. They prepare and submit investigation status, audit corrective actions, and progress reports to the Audit and Ethics Committees. The role includes updating audit programs, compliance checklists, and investigation processes.

Audit activities cover compliance, financial audits, and fraud investigations, testing internal controls, donor agreements, laws, and policies. Audits ensure accurate financial records and detect fraud, following MSH and IPPF guidelines, primarily in U.S. and country offices.

What are the main responsibilities?

Manage and Conduct Investigations

• Manage MSH Internal Investigations from inception to completion, including periodic status reports to the Business Ethics Committee
• Conduct internal investigations of whistleblower allegations, applying MSH internal investigation protocols, documenting evidence, and submit clear and concise investigation report; including recommendations based on evidence gathered.
• Maintain internal investigation trackers and working papers in accordance with MSH Internal Audit practices; to document all phases of an investigation from planning to completion of each case.
• Establish and maintain MSH Internal Investigation metrics and benchmarks; with periodic data analysis for reporting purposes to the Business Ethics Committee (BEC), audit committee (AC), and leadership team (LT).
• Follow up on implementation investigation findings and recommendations and update the status of each recommendation for periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Periodically update the internal investigations manual, report template, and the various tools and templates used in MSH internal investigations.

Internal Audits

• Plan internal audits - including analyzing QuickBooks & CostPoint financial reports, Budget Monitoring Reports (BMRs), Risk Registers, Monthly Financial Reports (MFRs), Quarterly Compliance Certifications, Contracts, donor agreements and other trend and data analysis to identify risk areas to be reviewed, selecting audit samples, and arranging audit logistics.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews of internal controls of MSH country offices. Internal audit fieldwork includes document review & examination, interviewing MSH staff, and gathering evidence from vendors, partners, and individuals.
• Compile a clear, concise, and clear report, and communicate audit and compliance review results to management of the audited office and at MSH U.S - including oral presentations to senior leadership and clear written reports. Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and update the status of each recommendation for periodic reporting to the audit committee.

Financial and Compliance Review of Subawards

• Plan and perform compliance reviews of MSH subawards in country offices to ensure compliance with terms of the subaward agreements, applicable donor rules and regulations, including reviewing program results, financial reports, and eligibility of costs, where applicable.
• Maintain working papers to document the scope and outcome of each compliance review.
• Deliver clear and concise compliance review report with recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations and submit summary report.

Technical Support to Compliance Officers

• Provide routine technical support to compliance officers in various MSH country of operations. This includes onboarding and training of compliance officer(s) and ongoing support for technical matters of compliance, investigations, and reports.

Periodic Reports and Other Duties

• Maintain and update the internal audit tracker for each fiscal year.
• Update the internal audit corrective actions tracking worksheet and prepare quarterly reports for the audit committee package.
• Update the investigation tracker and prepare quarterly summary for the audit committee package.
• Prepare internal audit reports and narratives for submission to the audit committee and MSH Leadership Team.
• Prepare trend reports in internal control deviations, compliance infractions, violations of MSH code of ethics and policies, to advise MSH Management in strategic management of internal controls and business risks.

Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)

• Plan, Coordinate, and track MSH Internal Audit's quality assurance and improvement program in accordance with the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Coordinate with the ERM Senior Manager to support a robust annual risk assessment and audit planning process.

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to apply?

MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.

Specific requirements for this role are:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing or Accounting or equivalent education. MBA degree preferred.
• Audit qualification, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Internal Auditor.
• Minimum of 8 years work experience, seven of them in a senior auditor capacity.
• Experience with US government, the Global Fund, European, and other private donors' agreements.
• Experience working in international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and operational context in the U.S,
• Experience with U.S labor laws and employee benefits programs, taxes applicable to employee remunerations in the U.S, investigation techniques and implementation of ethics and compliance programs in the U.S.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work well and be respectful of various cultures and office environments, with good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical Skills: ability to analyze complex data and identify inconsistencies.
• Regulatory Knowledge: understanding of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., tax laws, corporate governance).
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, required. Knowledge and skills in other languages, a plus.
• Critical Thinking: ability to assess risk, evaluate internal controls, and develop audit strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Experienced in submitting audit reports for executive level review.

Competencies

• Attention to detail: precision in examining records and transactions. Diligence in checking for errors, fraud, or non-compliance.
• Teamwork: capability to collaborate with audit teams and work in cross-functional environments.
• Ethical Judgment: strong sense of integrity and objectivity.
• Communication skills: ability to clearly present findings and write concise, accurate reports.
• Time Management: ability to handle multiple audits within tight deadlines.
• Efficient workflow management.

MSH considers multiple job-related factors when determining an offer, including but not limited to, business and organizational needs, candidate qualifications, internal equity, location, and internal budget.

Salary is just one of many aspects of our total rewards package; at MSH, our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive set of competitive benefits that includes a substantial vacation, sick and holiday policies, training and development programs, competitive insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, Flexible Spending Account, among others.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

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