Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.
Department Office of General Counsel (GC) - The Office of General Counsel and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer is responsible for all aspects of Pactโs legal affairs, ensuring the appropriate protection of Pactโs legal rights and mitigation of its legal risks. The department conducts all internal investigations and oversees Pactโs compliance with all laws, regulation, and donor policy through a global compliance program.
Position Overview
The Senior Internal Audit Officer will execute compliance and Internal Audit reviews of CSM Stand projects within established organization process controls. The Senior Officer will develop formal written reports to communicate compliance and audit results to Pact management and regulatory agencies, if applicable, and make recommendations as appropriate. The Senior Officer may facilitate the work of external auditors during on-site visits.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive risk-based pre and post audit, compliance, and/ monitoring plan of CSM Stand Projects implemented by Pact and Its Partners.
- Lead the full audit cycle and perform financial, grant management, operational, and compliance audits of CSM Stand projects in accordance with the organizationโs internal audit program.
- Perform preventive compliance activities to prevent fraud and other misconduct.
- Perform risk-based compliance review and monitoring of subawardees, procurements and other areas of Pact Partners.
- Perform the above-referenced audit review and monitoring activities under the direction of DC Internal Audit.
- Perform pre-audit information gathering and data analysis interviews and testing procedures and documents results per prescribed compliance and audit program and maintains compliance and audit data.
- Ensures internal control activities are in compliance with guidance provided by Pact DC Departments, Country Offices, donor rules/regulations and DC Internal Audit.
- Conduct Subaward monitoring, including but not limited to verification of Subaward data integrity, compliance with local labor law and reviews of fixed asset management.
- Review and test procedures and systems of internal controls at Pact, as well as Its subrecipients organizations, to ensure they are functioning as planned and in accordance with sound managerial principles.
- Prepare written reports of compliance review, internal audit, and monitoring findings by including specific recommendations for corrective action, where appropriate to relevant management based on the results of regularly scheduled audit and compliance review, non-scheduled review, monitoring visit and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management.
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans to aid Pact and its Subrecipient in improving compliance with procedures and processes.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding best internal control practices that minimize risk to the organization; works cooperatively with staff at DC Legal Department, and in Pact and its subrecipient Office to explain and improve processes and enhance internal controls and compliance.
- Document processes for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of records and recordkeeping and provide recommendations to management.
- Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, subaward management, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during compliance review, audits, or monitoring visits.
- Conducts internal investigations of irregularities, when assigned by DC Legal Department.
- Conduct confidential investigations at Pact and third parties related to CSM Stand activities, including, but not limited to, (1) arranging, conducting and recoding witness interviews, (2) reviewing evidence and documentation, (3) conducting analysis of financial systems, internal controls, and relevant regulatory and donor rules.
- Draft timely investigation reports with corroborating evidence.
- Make recommendations on corrective actions and assists with relevant follow-up.
- Report lessons learned for incorporation in training and awareness programs.
- Apply detailed knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, donor requirements, organization policies and practices.
- Use information technology systems knowledge to enhance project reporting and analysis.
- Clearly and concisely communicates (oral and written) compliance review and audit findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Other compliance review, audit, monitoring, and compliance tasks as assigned by DC Internal Audit.
- Employee complies with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completed.
- All other duties as assigned
Basic Requirements
- Master's degree with six (6) years work experience or bachelor's degree with at least eight (8+) years work experience
- Advanced Degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and/ or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent qualifications
- Degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mastersโs degree and 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience,
- Experience overseeing and coordinating with international field offices preferred.
- Advanced Degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent qualifications preferred.
- Experience working with a global non-governmental organization preferred.
- Fully experienced in conducting internal audits, compliance review including strong interviewing skills.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
- Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Experienced in government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Uniform Guidance
- (2 CFR 200), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
- Strong experience in fraud detection and anti-fraud training.
- Experience in subaward and grant monitoring funded by USAID.
- Experience in investigating fraud in USG activities.