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Internal Auditor Region CEE/CIS/Middle East (f/m)

Vienna

  • Organization: SOS Children’s Villages International
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Senior Executive
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
    • Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

SOS Children's Villages, founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner, is the world's largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it.

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organization we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.

Internal Auditor Region CEE/CIS/Middle East (f/m)

Location:Amman,Jordan 

 

Mission:

The Internal auditor („IA“) is reporting directly to the International Director Region CEE/CIS/ME.  As a third line of defense the internal audit function provides assurance to the regional management that internal control, risk management, managerial and financial compliance are put in place in the SOS member associations in the region.

In particular, the safeguarding of SOS financial standards, assessment of financial risks and the compliance in financial operations are subject to regular internal audits in member associations.

The IA is responsible to manage the whole internal financial audit process in the region and the position works closely with regional and international stakeholders.

Besides conducting internal audits, the IA also assesses and investigates suspected fraud and asset safeguarding misconduct. As focal point for fighting corruption and member in the regional Integrity and Safeguarding Team the position contributes to a holistic view on the audit function in the region and contributes to further professionalize the existing procedures in member associations and the Regional Office.

Main clients and regular contacts:

  • International Director Region CEE/CIS/ME
  • Deputy International Direct Region CEE/CIS/ME as key-contact for investigations
  • Epxerts of the regional Integrity & Safeguarding Team
  • International Director of the Internal Audit Unit
  • Head of Integrity, Compliance and Legal Unit in the International Office
  • Finance Heads and National Directors of Member Associations in the region
  • Finance Advisors and line management representatives in the Regional Office

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work within a defined global safeguarding framework with a high level of organizational independence towards a systematic approach to the internal audit process
  • Act as regional member in the global network of internal auditors and contribute to the implementation of the global IA strategy
  • Set up the regional annual audit plan in close alignment with the regional management and the global Internal Audit Unit  
  • Lead and conduct internal financial and governance audits within the region and ensure that a follow up process is put in place
  • Lead of cross-functional audit teams
  • Conduct pre-assessments of complaints and whistleblower reports and conduct internal investigations as assigned by the International Director Region or other stakeholders
  • Contribute to trainings and awareness raising in member associations and the regional office (Board, national management, program and field staff, national internal auditors, staff of the Regional Office)

Requirements:

  • Master degree in Finance/ Accounting, Business Administration; a Bachelor Degree with considerable additional experience would also be considered.  
  • Qualification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), desirable also qualification as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Experience in auditing management and governance set-ups
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal or external auditing, including in an international setting, ideally with some experience in the non-profit sector  
  • Vast experience in conducting internal audits and investigations
  • Managerial experience in setting up own work area in self-steered manner
  • Excellent in management reporting and analytical presentations
  • Experience in trainings in a diverse range of different cultures

We offer:

  • A diverse range of interesting tasks in a leading INGO multicultural working environment  
  • As a responsible employer we provide a range of training schemes and encourage educational enhancement   
  • A salary that will be commensurate with experience and qualifications  
  • An unlimited employment contract  

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter in English by 31May 2022 at the latest

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