The Position
The Regional Internal Audit function within the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a strategic and consequential role within the institution’s framework, aimed at delivering impactful development programming and advancing the quality of life for marginalized communities. Working closely with regional governance and management teams, the Regional Internal Auditor is responsible for driving accountability, transparency, and best practice across all institutional dimensions.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Internal Audit Planning: Lead internal audit planning, including preparing detailed audit work plans for each department, country, and field office. This is done in coordination with Country Finance leads, Country CEOs, and the Finance and Audit Committee, based on an evaluation of applicable risks.
- Audit Strategy: Develop management audit approaches to address risks and donor requirements while promoting operational effectiveness. Assess internal control systems to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Testing and Analysis: Conduct testing and analysis in specified areas by performing interviews, reviewing processes, and using data samples to ensure compliance with organization policies and best practices. Provide value-add recommendations across institutional dimensions including development programming, financial management, and human resources.
- Reporting: Draft comprehensive reports detailing results from audit reviews, assessments of internal controls, and identification of areas for improvement or reportable issues that need management action.
- Stakeholder Presentation: Verbally present results to country management and governance to obtain feedback and ensure alignment on actions to address findings. Collaborate with directors to increase process efficiencies.
- Monitoring: Develop tools to track audit data and ensure follow-up actions are performed in a timely manner. Draft dashboards for leadership to communicate insights.
- Resource Management: Manage internal audit resources, creating task-based assignments and communicating progress.
- Investigations: Conduct investigations related to loss, financial/programmatic fraud, and corruption in coordination with Human Resources.
- Collaboration: Build trust and positive relationships at all levels of the organization with a spirit of collective improvement.
- Follow-up: Tactfully follow-up on agreed recommendations and escalate high-level issues to the Finance and Audit Committee.
Requirements
Educational Background
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Mandatory Professional certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CPA, or ACCA.
Skills and Competencies
- At least 10 years of experience in audit work at a senior level.
- Strong experience conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes.
- Demonstrated experience working with international and multilateral organisations.
- Exceptional leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software and financial management systems.
- Ability to produce high-quality written reports and articulate findings effectively at all levels.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to work with diverse backgrounds with integrity.
- Flexibility to operate effectively across three countries and undertake related field trips.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) career portal. Please visit https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com to complete your application.
