Internal Audit Consultant

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges.

Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.

S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Internal Auditor Consultant is accountable for the judicious implementation of risk-based internal financial audits in accordance with the annual audit plan as directed by the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee, as well as supporting other review matters and directives.

The Consultant will add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to risk management, control, compliance, and governance processes.

The individual selected for this consultancy will possess a thorough knowledge of business controls, accounting procedures, anti-fraud practices, and sound judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Test the operation and suggest adjustments to the design of existing financial controls
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate process and policy documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document processes
• Identify risks and recommend risk aversion measures
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• Document, process, and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Maintain and cultivate a master inventory of our businesses policies, practices, and processes
• Improve effectiveness by initiating improvements to the financial controls and auditing process
• Support routine field external audits
• Perform inquiries and testing as needed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
• Develop new audit programs to ensure adequate financial controls
• Engage continuous knowledge development regarding rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
• Lead investigations as needed

Work Related Expectations :

An Internal Auditor is expected to practice exemplary human relations and communication skills; the aptitude to work under stress;

and a dedication to offer exceptional customer service are also required.

Must have the ability to travel extensively throughout North Africa, the Middle East and United States.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years’ experience in internal auditing
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• CIA or equivalent designation, CPA desired
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical expertise with strong project management skills
• Sound independent judgement

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (temporarily hybrid due to COVID-19).

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer / Photocopier / Scanner / Fax
• Telephone

Up to 25% business travel may be needed to support career fairs, networking events, and trainings as needed.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position;

the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy.

All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.