Auditor - Compassion International

This seasoned auditor facilitates organizational accountability and integrity through analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of Compassion operations. The incumbent examines departmental records, and interviews individuals to provide assurance about ministry operations, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The auditor may also manage and coordinate the activities of contract auditors conducting independent protective and constructive audits for management to review effectiveness of controls, financial records, and operations. She or he will also contribute to the establishment of systems and standards for conducting audits.

At this career level, the incumbent generally conducts audits independently or participates as a team member for major, complex, or international audits and may coach or oversee the work of other auditors.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.

• Plans and performs audits to review supporting documents for compassion operations and communicates findings to audit and operating management.
• Collects and analyzes large amounts of data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, excessiveness, wastefulness, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Plans and performs risk assessments and audits, and provides assistance to less experienced team members and audit guests to successfully complete planned audit assignments.
• May travel to Compassion project sites to audit operational and financial systems, administration records, accountability procedures, staffing, planning, budgets, specific key result indicators, legal compliance and general management practices. Conducts audits in a facilitative manner, emphasizing opportunities for training and development of ministry partner workers.
• Examines and documents risks, internal processes, and related controls, and conducts appropriate tests during the audit fieldwork.
• May travel to Compassion partners and inspect programs against documented standards and sound control practices, including reviewing risk assessment systems. Conduct audits on a full range of standards and best practices such as management, operational, staffing, legal, planning, procedural, and financial compliance. Conducts audits using a consultative, partnership approach, helping the partner to uncover issues and implement corrective action.
• Coaches and provides expertise, and may oversee the work of other auditors.

Faith

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related field.

Experience

• Seven years of Relevant experience working in audit, finance, risk management, governance, or similar field involving international, cross-cultural operations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Travel Requirements: May be required to travel up to 40 to 50% of normal schedule