Job Summary
As the Audit Project Manager, the senior auditor will lead internal audits of CRS country programs and HQ units in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, and CRS policies and procedures.ย
Prepares timely reports on Agency operations that are based upon disciplined audit programs as documented in professionally prepared workpapers.ย
Works collaboratively with CRS staff to share knowledge, perform root cause analysis, and agree on practical and effective recommendations for continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and effective risk control.ย
Job Responsibilities:ย
Responsible for the conduct and plans all aspects of the internal audit engagement.ย Leads entrance and exit meetings. In the normal course of an audit, the Audit Project Manager communicates the purpose of the audit, defines information required from auditees, explains findings and recommendations, and design practical and sustainable follow-up requirements.ย Conducts performance assessments of audit team members after an engagement, and coaches audit team members in their development of skills and capabilities.ย Performs reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities in accordance with professional audit standards.ย Gives an opinion on the adequacy of internal controls, management's risk response, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to CRS policies and procedures.ย Performs site visits as required at subrecipients' offices to assess partner capacity to implement effective internal controls. Performs site visits of CRS and subrecipient supply chain and warehouse functions to inspect the condition of commodities and to evaluate internal controls systems.ย Performs investigations to detect and deter corruption, fraud, or waste.ย Performs assessments of information technology general controls.ย Produces findings and recommendations that are developed and are presented in the required format and referenced to supporting documentation in the workpapers.ย Prepares and indexes workpapers, ensuring that files are organized, legible, and logically developed to support the internal audit report's conclusions.ยMinimum Qualifications: ย
Bachelorโs degree in an analytic discipline required, such as accounting, finance, business, economics, statistics, or computer science. ย Certification, CPA (chartered accountant), CIA, CFE, and/or CISA, required.ย Proven data analytics skills. ย Minimum of ten years experience in progressively responsible roles within a internal audit, risk management, and/or compliance function.ย Work experience in international development, management consulting, public accounting, or Office of the Inspector General preferred.ยKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:ย ย
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.ย Superior analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.ย Exceptional project management skills.ย Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.ย Proven ability to coach and develop team members.ย Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodology and tools, desired.ย Experience with Oracle ERP systems.ย Knowledge of leading practices in internal audit and risk management.ย Proven ability to use office productivity software currently in use at CRS.ยTravel: Must be available and have ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to countries where CRS has operations.ย
Foreign Language: Fluency in French, Arabic, or Spanish strongly preferred, but not required.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability โ Consistently takes responsibility for oneโs own actions.ย Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.ย Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others โ Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn โ Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
WHAT WE OFFER
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.ย Catholic Relief Servicesย works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. ย Catholic Relief Servicesโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.