Internal Auditor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Audits help the organization achieve its objectives by promoting accountability and better decision-making. They provide reasonable assurance that resources are safeguarded, operations are cost-effectively managed, internal policies and procedures and external regulations are complied with, financial and operational information are reliable, and operational objectives are accomplished.   

In a team environment and using innovative approaches, the Auditor acts as a business partner of Management in achieving the organization's objectives. S/he works with Management by identifying risks that hinder achievement of organization's objectives; assessing the adequacy of internal control system to reduce identified risks; and recommending appropriate internal control system to efficiently reduce associated risks. 

S/he is responsible for evaluating internal control system, recommending improvements to internal control system, and investigating the impact of fraud. As Auditor, s/he will review new systems, procedures, functions, areas of high risk, and areas with undefined or poorly defined internal control system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (e.g. Major in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or Economics)

• Desired

• CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE

Experience

Required

• At least 5years work experience in auditing, finance, administration, or information systems

• Willing to travel up to 60% to developing countries

Desired

• Work experience in another country, especially a developing country

• Experience traveling, especially to developing countries

Technical Skills

Required

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Listening skill

• Presentation skill

• Planning and organization skills

• Project management skill

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Auditing skill

• Knowledge of internal control system and risk management

• Basic knowledge of information technology and related internal control system

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation software, flowcharting software, and computer assisted audit tools.

Desired

• Fluency (verbal and written) in Spanish, French, or Portuguese

• Basic knowledge of fraud investigation

• Facilitations skill

• Negotiaton skill

• Training skill