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Global Auditor

Vacancy Announcement
About us
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration. Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.
The East African Regional Office is responsible for 7 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff, and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year.
Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit for a position of Global Auditor
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Global Assurance function supports the Board of Save the Children International and its management by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management, control and oversight systems in place
The role holder will be part of a global team delivering high quality, outcomes-focussed internal audit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to meet agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget. They will be expected to join audit teams across the globe, and contribute towards the production of high quality, value-adding audit reports in English that are clear, concise, timely and solutions-driven.
They will also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships with their team and auditees, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on the risk profile of actual as well as potential assignments.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to:Global Assurance Manager
Staff reporting to this post:None
Budget Responsibilities:None
Role Dimensions:
All teams are expected to:
  • travel and deliver audits across the whole programming portfolio, including fragile states, unless travel is restricted by the organisation. The annual timetable of audits is generally one of 2-3 weeks working in other countries followed by 2-3 weeks in their home office
  • work to the annual timetable for audits, rather than the timetable of their home base office. By this we mean that you may be required to work on a particular festival or bank holiday and a day offered in lieu.
  • take part in no less than three team learning events in London during the year.
  • KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
· deliver and report on internal audit work and follow up assignments, to a high standard and within budget; all audits will be conducted in teams
· work with the Global Assurance Manager(s) and Senior Auditors as required, to deliver on audit assignments
· assist with specific organisational projects as assigned; these may be for the Board, or other senior managers
· in their interaction with ‘clients’, present a positive face of Global Assurance and aim to build strong relationships both through effective collaboration, and the delivery of first-class results
· working to a defined internal audit methodology, and meeting the expectations of senior auditors and managers in delivering high quality internal audit work
· promote ‘horizontal learning’ opportunities, ensuring that learning is identified and that good practice is shared actively operations/ countries visited as well as with colleagues regionally and globally
· participate in workshops and presentations as required by the organisation
· contribute to systems development work within Save the Children International, helping provide sound advice regarding appropriate levels of internal control & oversight, and facilitating the effective management of risk
· support the senior auditors and managers in activities that contribute to the future shape and direction of the Global Assurance department
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
· holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
· through their internal audit work, aim to foster a culture of accountability throughout the organisation
Ambition:
· sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development
· approaches the tasks given with enthusiasm
· widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
· future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
· is outcomes-focussed, and takes personal responsibility for working in collaboration with the team as well as auditees to find effective solutions to any gaps in control and/or oversight
· builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
· values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
· approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
· develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
· willing to take disciplined risks, albeit with sufficient oversight
Integrity:
· honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
  • be qualified or working towards becoming an internal auditor (CMIIA/CIA) or accountant
OR
  • have extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills
  • EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
· a track record of delivering internal audits, and consistently delivering high quality, timely results
· experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (including a working understanding of the three lines of defence model), identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements
· be detail-orientated, and is committed to undertaking work in a logical and disciplined manner, in line with the prescribed methodology
· able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis
· have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. reports, in English
· has strong communication skills and is able to articulate effectively at all levels (in English).
· a real desire to learn, and proactively support Global Assurance
· be willing to undertake high amount of travel overseas and work well with or without supervision under difficult conditions in some of the most underdeveloped, insecure and remote parts of the world
· have a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
· be able to demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity
· be committed to Save the Children values
Desirable
· have INGO experience OR have worked in a commercial/ public sector international organisation
· have a financial analysis aptitude
· proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic) Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Application closes 19th June 2015 at 5:00pm.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.