Internal Audit Manager

Location:	Azerbaijan
Job Code:	1170
# of openings:	1
Description
FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International is looking for an Internal Audit Manager (IAM) for FINCA Azerbaijan, based in Baku.  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 Internal Audit Manager (IAM) will design, build and implement audit plans based on risks and will supervise the Monitoring, Review and Capacity Building processes of the Internal Audit Department in accordance with the FINCA International Internal Audit Directives and International Standards on Auditing. The Internal Audit Manager reports to the FINCA International Regional Internal Audit Manager who reports to the Global Chief Auditor in Washington, DC Headquarters. The IAM performs professional internal auditing work which involves managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments in the affiliate, and the Region; in coordination with the RIAM and other IAMs of the regions, he/she ensures that the affiliate audit plan is executed; he/she provides consulting services to the affiliate management and staff. He or she provides input to development the annual internal audit plan, all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives. He/She provides supervision to 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 International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).  Major Activities: Internal audit engagement planning, execution and supervision Communication Support Other projects   Ideal profile: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. CIA and/or CFE certification highly desired. (If not CIA or CFE, the candidate must be willing to become certified.) A second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT, IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, HR, Legal, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required experience Good knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics. 4 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years supervisory or project management experience. Experience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity. Knowledge of control and risk self-assessment facilitation techniques. Knowledge of the environment regulations, and laws. Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud. Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices. Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and working knowledge of contemporary control frameworks. Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including but not limited to applicable reporting, disclosure, financial reporting and accounting principles and practices. 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. Good skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems. Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, and ideally other business software to prepare workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses. Effective verbal and written communications in English and Azerbaijani, including active listening skills and skill 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. Ability and willingness to frequently travel within the country and some international travel, the position requires 50% of travel. Ability to travel in order to conduct or participate in Audits in other countries of the Region and in other regions.     FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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