Internal Audit Consultant

Our partner is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to lead and undertake a series of UK-based as well as partner audits overseas. The expected audits are expected to cover financial controls, governance and IT system.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with significant post qualification in internal audit, including leading the internal audit function of an international organisation not for profit organisation.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of governance, and working with international donors.
• Experience of undertaking partner governance audits, and in special investigations.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills, experience of working with senior management, board members and Finance & Audit Committee members.

They are seeking someone to start as soon as possible. They anticipate the contract to be initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension or a longer-term arrangement. They are open to someone working part-time, a minimum of 3 days/week. This role is mostly home-based, with a requirement to attend meetings in the UK office, and for travel overseas to undertake partner audits in eastern and southern Africa.