Job Title: Head of Internal Audit
Location: Ireland/Northern Ireland (Hybrid working available), some travel
Description
International NGO seeking a Head of IA :
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Internal Audit
• Develop, agree, implement and report on a Risk Based Internal Audit Plan
• Recruit and manage internal audit staff, volunteer professionals and any staff seconded to support the resourcing of the plan
• Track and report on management’s implementation of Audit Recommendations
• Maintain the organisation’s Fraud Register
• Support and advise management in their duty to prevent, detect and respond to fraud and comply with whistleblowing legislation
• Carry out Special Investigations as required
Risk management
• Evaluate improvements and changes to the organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes
• Make cost effective and value added recommendations in response to the diverse risks in a challenging and complex environment.
• Facilitate risk workshops for the Executive Leadership Team
Governance and Assurance
• Produce an Annual Assurance Report providing an opinion on Trócaire’s control and risk environment to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Provide input to Donor Due Diligence reviews and liaise with the organisation’s external auditors
• Report on a regular basis to Audit & Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team and full Board, as required.
Standards:
• Apply the standards and ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework
• Support and promote the organisation’s value of Accountability internally and externally, in line with organisational commitments to global standards such as the Core Humanitarian Standard.
Data Protection:
• Focal point for Data Protection Data Champion) within the Internal Audit team to ensure data, including personal data, is kept safe and secure. Responsibilities include attending quarterly Data Champion meetings, acting as an internal point of information and advice on data protection, and assist with any data protection tasks assigned including but not limited to maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), Awareness Training, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Cleansing etc.
Representation:
• Represent us at relevant cross sector networks and initiatives
Leadership and management:
• Provide leadership and management support to a small Internal Audit team, in line with Trócaire’s policies and values.
Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework
• Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
• Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
• Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
• Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging our reputation in the use of resources.
• Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
• Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.
• Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.
Person Specification – Essential Requirements
ACA / FCA
• At least 3 years post qualification management experience
• Senior internal or external audit experience
• Experience working on Fraud Investigations
• Experience of Risk Identification and Mitigation
(E) Skills • Excellent communication skills, both written & oral
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving Skills
• An inquisitive & co-operative working style
• Ability to self-Manage & work on own initiative
• Ability to design and deliver capacity development for staff
• Ability to maintain good working relationships in a multi-cultural environment
(E) Qualities • Independent, Objective, Ethical, Pragmatic, Active Listener
• Leader, Collaborator, Community Spirited, Dynamic and Flexible
(E) Other • Willing and able to travel and work in challenging environments
• An understanding of the International NGO sector
• A commitment to social justice and the ethos of the org
Person Specification – Desirable
(D) Experience • Work experience in countries with complex and high-risk operating environments would be an advantage but not essential.
• Fluency in French or Spanish but not essential
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie
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