ICARDA is seeking the services of an Internal Auditor who will report to the Director General, as well as to the Chair of the Audit Committee of ICARDA. The Auditor will work in close coordination with the Director of the Internal Audit Unit of the CGIAR System.
Main responsibilities
- Review and strengthen the governance, controls and risk management function of ICARDA through effective assurance and consulting reviews and audits of ICARDA’s governance structure, and operations both at Headquarters and the outreach offices.
- Develop and enhance ICARDA’s risk profile through the conduct of annual risk assessment of ICARDA’s operations and review of risk mitigating actions and controls in place
- Prepare annual and medium term internal audit plans in coordination with the Director of the CGIAR Internal Auditing Unit
- Perform strategic and operational audits of the major functions and programs of the center
- Carry out investigations, and value for money audit of projects.
- Prepare periodic update of the accomplishments of the Internal Audit function to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees of ICARDA through the office of the Director
- Perform any other duties and special assignments as may be required by the Director General, Audit Committee and the Board.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce and preferably a Chartered Accountant or Certified
Public Accountant.
- Qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor will be an advantage.
- Experience in working with a leading auditing firm, with a CGIAR center, or with international organizations as an Internal Auditor will be an advantage
- Knowledge of financial audits, project management, risk assessment, information system audit, and proficiency in the use of Oracle or Agresso ERP system are desirable.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the internal audit function is required.
- Excellent command of English; knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office, spread sheets and database management.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, when necessary, and to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
icarda@cgiar.org
