Senior Manager, Internal Audit

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC is seeking a Program Lead for an anticipated multi-million-dollar Department of Health CDC Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Global Health Security in Kenya.

The Program Lead will work closely with IRC country program(s), regional, and HQ leadership to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with IRC policies and principles.

In addition, they will be the primary representational link with CDC staff for the Program and will liaise with the CDC to provide project updates and discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and progress against targets. The Program Lead will liaise with CDC agreement/contracting officers, technical support staff, partner organizations, outside contractors, and implementers of other CDC-funded initiatives as required. The Program Lead will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials, and donors at coordination fora and other related meetings and will ensure that project initiatives achieve the expected results.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to CDC approval. The project is anticipated to begin in March 2025.

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Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Job Overview/Summary:

  • Reporting to the Senior Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Finance) will design and lead audit programs with a strong focus on financial controls, compliance, and risk mitigation. This role provides independent, objective assurance that helps the organization operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity, particularly in financial operations and reporting.
  • The Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and execution of dynamic, risk-based audit programs with a strong emphasis on financial controls, compliance, and accuracy.
  • Develop and execute long term assignments in a timely manner.
  • Provide strategic insights from audit findings to support management decision-making and organizational performance.
  • Communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Build cross-functional consensus across departments to strengthen internal controls and financial accountability.
  • Guide financial audits practices for audit team members, fostering a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Review audit work for quality, consistency, and financial accuracy, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
  • Monitor and validate the implementation of management’s corrective action plans (CAPs) to address financial and operational deficiencies.
  • Continuously improve audit processes through the adoption of new tools, techniques, and data-driven approaches. 

Job Requirements:

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a business-related field.

Certificates or Licenses:

  • CPA/CA, CIA, or CFE (may be acquired within 2 years of hire date)

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of financial audit or financial management experience
  • Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis and Financial Analytics
  • Communications – Written and Oral English
  • COSO Internal Control Framework
  • Risk Management Principles and Techniques
  • Auditing Principles and Techniques
  • Knowledge of IRC Business Processes and Financial Systems is a plus
  • MS365 Office Tools (Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint)

Working Environment:

  • For U.S candidates only: this remote position is open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., but they must work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.
  • Travel up to 50% including possible travel to underdeveloped countries

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Nairobi-IHUB-Kenya/Senior-Manager--Internal-Audit_JR00001079?utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

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