Global Assurance Senior Auditor, WACA at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Global Assurance Senior Auditor, WACA

Location: Any country office in the WACA, Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract
Reports to: Global Assurance Manager WACA
Grade: 16

The Opportunity

• Global Assurance is part of Plan International’s governance framework and was established to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Plan International’s operations.
• It helps Plan accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
• The role of the GA Senior is to conduct assurance engagements or other reviews at the regional or global level to provide management and the international board with assurance that key systems, programs, processes, policies, and controls are working as expected.
• The role also includes acting as a team member on various projects or products to implement the GA strategy as agreed upon with the GA Director or GA Managers.
• Additionally, the role supports the GA Manager in strengthening the second line at the Country offices and acts as a consultant with management teams at the country and regional level about relevant practices in governance, risk, and control of the organisation.
• The role builds upon audit principles but requires a combination of problem-solving, process improvement, and systems thinking to reduce risk and enhance the performance of the organisation. 

About You 

• You have extensive knowledge of core business operations such as finance, procurement, human resources, and information technology.
• You know the principles, practices, and techniques of auditing and risk management, and the requirements of the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• You are fluent in both spoken and written English and French. You have a good understanding of project and programme management, especially in the international aid and development sector.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2024 (23.59 pm UK).