Internal Auditor (MENA)

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Location: Middle East North Africa Region

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Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: 08/29/2024

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Internal Auditor is accountable for the judicious implementation of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan as directed by the Board of Directors’ Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), as well as supporting other review matters and governance-related directives. The Internal Auditor will be a direct report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Amideast is looking for an objective internal auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to risk management, control, compliance, cost savings, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of business controls, auditing, accounting procedures, anti-fraud practices, and excellent understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), have significant experience with USG Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200), USG audit requirements, a good grasp and understanding of best practices as prescribed by the Institute for Internal Auditors, as well as thorough and sound judgment. Experience with U.S. nonprofit organizations and regulatory environment in the MENA region is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and submit an annual audit plan to the ARC for approval, including budgeted costs
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Perform and control the full audit cycle (planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up)
• Perform procedures to assess and report on significant organizational risks and management controls over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Work closely with the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to ensure coordination with stakeholders during all audit phases and full access to data, staff and facilities as required for the execution of the audit plans
• Review existing financial controls and policies and recommend design improvements
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual audit plans
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate process and policy documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Identify significant risks and recommend risk aversion measures
• Maintain open communication with management and audit and risk committee
• Prepare workpapers to document audit process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor remediation of risks, waste, and control issues
• Maintain and cultivate a master inventory of our businesses policies, practices, and processes
• Improve effectiveness by initiating improvements to the financial controls and auditing process
• Support routine field external audits
• Perform inquiries and testing as needed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
• Develop new audit programs to ensure adequate financial controls
• Engage continuous knowledge development regarding rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years’ experience in internal and/or external auditing
  
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, business laws, rules and regulations
• CIA or equivalent designation
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office -- specifically Excel, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical expertise with strong project management skills
• Sound independent judgement
  
• The skill to communicate efficiently, both orally and in writing, to internal and external clients
• Applicants must have proficiency in English; preference given to fluent Arabic speakers
• Must have the ability to travel extensively throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and the United States
• An Internal Auditor is expected to practice exemplary human relations and communication skills; the aptitude to work under stress; and a dedication to offer exceptional customer service are also required

Preferred

• Experience with regulatory requirements related to U.S. federal agency funding, particularly USAID, State Department, and HHS strongly preferred
• Experience with USG subrecipient, cost share, and procurement regulations
• Experience with Information Technology (IT) Audit practices
• Prior experience with Deltek Costpoint
• CPA or CFE designation

**Please submit a cover letter with your expression of interest in the position and a TOEIC score report with your application. Applicants without these items will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates based in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.**

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office.

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.