a Career Advancing Financial Inclusion
ABOUT FINCA IMPACT FINANCE
FINCA Impact Finance believes all people should have the opportunity to leverage their wisdom, talent and effort to determine their own destiny. Our worldwide network of full-service banks and microfinance institutions are grounded in the conviction that inclusive finance is critical to bringing people out of poverty. FINCA sets standards for the microfinance industry, constantly innovating and developing new products and services that help our customers achieve their dreams. Millions of entrepreneurs rely on FINCA's commitment to customer protection and an unmatched customer experience to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
FINCA Impact Finance's global network of microfinance institutions and banks provides responsible financial services and enables low-income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in their future. With 40 years of experience and a mostly local staff of nearly 5,000, FINCA delivers a double bottom line of social impact and profitability. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds at all career stages to fully connect with our customers and strengthen the institution. FINCA expects employees to personify our values of transparency, active listening, accountability, and respect. Successful candidates will embrace our brand attributes of warmth, trust, and responsible banking, and possess a commitment to collaboration, service, and inclusivity.
Role Purpose
Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To that effect, the Subsidiary Corporate Audit Manager (CAM) performs professional internal auditing work which involves managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments in the Subsidiary, and the Network; in coordination with the Global Audit Director and other CAM of the network, he/she ensures that the subsidiary audit plan is executed; he/she provides consulting services to the subsidiary management and staff. He or she is accountable for development, implementation, and monitoring risk-based audit plans that align with the organization's overall strategic objectives. He/She provides supervision for internal auditing staff. He/She maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with The IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee the execution of the Internal Audit plans for his/her subsidiary by ensuring that the planned audits are completed when expected. Anticipate planning issues and is proactive in resolving planning conflicts, delays or ad hoc requests in coordination with the Global Audit Director,
- Accountable for follow-up on the execution of audit recommendations,
- Lead internal audit assignments at the Subsidiary level and designated assignments at the Network level,
- Ensure the quality of audit processes and compliance with auditing standards and methodologies through consistent quality assurance measures. Participate in quality assurance initiatives across the FINCA network,
- Responsible for the overall and on-going communication with the Audit Committee and the management of his/her subsidiary, regardless of who is conducting the audit assignments for the subsidiary,
- Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects, analysis, trends and any relevant information via written reports and/or oral presentations on a timely basis, according to planned reporting schedule or as required/necessary to the subsidiary management and audit committee,
- Develop ad hoc and creative communication with the subsidiary management in order to support management in the realization of their objective and to help the internal audit department as a whole in maintaining permanent knowledge of local issues, topics and relevant information,
- Develops and maintains productive team-oriented clients, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Help maintain an image of the internal audit activity which is one of positively contributing to the FINCA mission and goals,
- Participate in on-going networking with the other internal auditors in the regions and across the network,
- Managing internal audit staff and planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring internal audit operations, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters,
- Identification and evaluation of the organization's audit risk areas and the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan,
- Review the implementation of customer experience requirements as specified in the goals and key deliverables of the Subsidiary Management Team during the audit process and communication gaps in audit reports as an Audit exception to Board and Management for further action,
- Participate in projects for the internal audit group as assigned by the Global Audit Director or Global Chief Auditor,
- Represent internal auditing on organizational project teams at management and board meetings, and external organizations,
- Pursuing professional development opportunities; internal and external training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with the team,
- Lead and inspire Audit staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required,
- Be Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent and be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors,
- A professional qualification, i.e CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent member of a professional body,
- Be a member of a professional body like Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Experience
- 10 years of professional experience and 5 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 3 years supervisory experience,
- Experience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.
Knowledge And Skills
- Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices, with a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to build and share technical expertise,
- Thorough understanding of The IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards?, including the Principles and Code of Ethics,
- Strong understanding of contemporary risk management and control techniques, with working knowledge of modern control frameworks,
- Solid understanding of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including but not limited to reporting, disclosure, financial reporting, and accounting principles,
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions,
- Good skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement in deliverables,
- Good skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems,
- Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and systems documentation. Experience with business software for preparing workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses is preferred,
- Excellent skill in effective verbal and written communications in English including active listening skills and skills in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement,
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment and lead, manage, and develop team members through guidance, feedback, and coaching,
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, including holding self and others accountable to high ethical standards, addressing unethical behavior, and promoting transparency.
Language Skills
- Fluency in English required.
Travel Requirements
- Availability to travel up to 35% of the time.