VisionFund International - Global Centre Senior Audit Manager

Position Title:	VisionFund International - Global Centre Senior Audit Manager	Application Deadline Date:	31 Jan 2014
Position Location:	London, UK	Position Start Date	01 Mar 2014
Region:	VisionFund International	Position End Date:	29 Feb 2016
Requisition Category:	International	Recruitment Priority:	Need Within 2 Months
Country Name:	VFI	Program/Office Name:	VisionFund International
City/Province:	London, UK	Employee Type:	Contract
Job Grade Level:	18/172	Recruitment Status:	Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post?	Non-family - Staff only
		Requisition Num:	2013VFICBLN-9A3LE4

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position will be responsible for auditing Microfinance Institutions for the Global Centre (GC) team at VisionFund International. This role will lead investigation reviews into fraud and whistle blowing complaints within VisionFund International. This role will provide secondary supervisory support in the absence or on behalf of the VisionFund International (VFI) Audit Director and the Regional Audit Manager of Middle Eastern Europe (MEER).


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic:

• Maintain communication with senior management to co-ordinate and influence strategic initiatives.
• Develop and manage appropriate global audit programmes based on the VFI operating model and standards and the underlying risks including:
• Lending/portfolio reviews, operational controls, banking systems security, financial reporting, fraud prevention, etc.
• Local regulatory requirements are incorporated in all audit work and reporting.
• Working collaboratively with VFI, identify all potential risks in the MFIs, taking into account operational and other changes being implemented in the MFI network.
• Review, develop and work with a team to implement audit programmes for VFI Global Centre.
• Oversee and manage effectiveness of MFI audit programmes and keep both VFI Audit Director and COO apprised of trends and issues.
• Provide support to the VFI Audit Director by performing additional Directorial duties when required.
• Ensure appropriate implementation/resolution of audit recommendations.
• Participate in professional audit associations and keep abreast of relevant industry standards.
  
  Operational:
• Lead and manage Global Center audits to the MFI’s.
• Advise VFI management concerning risks, internal controls, fraud prevention and detection, and the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Conduct Investigation reviews into allegations of fraud. Conduct investigation of issues raised through the Whistle Blowing channel.
• Work with WVI Group Internal Audit (GIA) to enhance audit methodologies and frameworks appropriate to microfinance.
• Work with VFI Operations to input to the development of global standardized operations processes and procedures to embed best-practice internal controls.
• With WV GIA, develop and maintain policies and procedures to improve the VFI specialist microfinance audit function.
• Provide regular timely verbal and written reports to VFI senior management to keep them informed of audit results and recommendations.
• Responsible for periodic analysis of patterns and trends in audit results.
• Perform critical and complex audits. Conduct special reviews as required by senior executives.
• Perform activities as agreed with the VFI Audit Director of the Regional Audit Manager for MEER until resource is hired or portfolio has been divested.
• Effectively performance manage and appraise performance of direct reports with the support of People & Culture.
• Assist VFI Audit Director and VFI COO with preparation for Board Audit Committee meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Have good computer skills in using audit-related software efficiently; experience of controls in banking software desirable
• Must have Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered
• Accountant (CA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification.
• University degree and at least seven years’ experience of internal audit in a financial environment (e.g. bank or microfinance).
• Experience with a “Big 4” public accounting firm preferred.
• Must have Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification.
• Requires cross cultural experience and an understanding of Third World Development. Must be able to interact respectfully and effectively with persons from a variety of cultures.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills required.
• Must have managerial courage and must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across all functions.
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple tasks at different levels of priority is important.
• Possess a high energy level with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic organizational environment.
  
  Preferred:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance related field
• Thorough understanding of micro financial institution
• Expert in Microsoft excel programme,
• Language skills in Spanish or French an advantage.

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