As our Global Assurance Manager, you will lead a regional team in West and Central Africa to deliver high‑quality assurance across country, regional and global operations. You will manage the regional annual audit plan, oversee assurance engagements, and provide strategic advisory support to senior leaders—ultimately strengthening organisational effectiveness and accountability.
You will play a central role in implementing the Global Assurance Strategy while championing best practices in governance, risk management, internal controls and learning across Plan International.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead and manage a regional assurance team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
Audit Planning: Develop and deliver the annual audit plan and ensure high‑quality assurance reviews are conducted efficiently.
Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic guidance on risk, controls, and governance to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders within the West and Central Africa (WACA) region.
Organisational Learning: Support organisational learning and drive improvements across systems and processes based on audit findings.
Strategy Contribution: Lead advisory assignments and contribute actively to the Global Assurance Strategy.
Risk Awareness: Promote fraud‑risk awareness and ensure robust safeguarding practices are integrated into operations.
Requirements and Experience
Educational Background: BA/BSc/HND degree in a relevant field.
Technical Expertise: Strong professional background in auditing, risk management, and internal controls.
Audit Management: Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously across diverse geographical locations.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
Analytical Ability: Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
Leadership: Proven leadership experience in multicultural and diverse settings.
Sector Knowledge: Knowledge of development/humanitarian sector risks and specific donor requirements.
Professional Certifications: Desirable certifications include CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA or similar.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Plan International careers portal at jobs.plan-international.org.
