[Hiring] Staff Auditor @Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East

Role Description

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Staff Auditor. The Staff Auditor will help evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls of various departments at HFHI's headquarters, HFHI's international area offices, and selected programs of Habitat's U.S. and international organizations. This position will be remotely based within the US and will require 40-60% domestic and/or international travel.

• Assist with the planning, execution, and reporting on operational, financial and compliance audits in the designated areas. (20%)
• Assist in the preparation of the audit planning memo, risk-based audit programs and test plans which defines specific procedures to be performed during an audit. (5%)
• Conduct audit fieldwork work papers, findings, and recommendations for compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor International Professional Standards and HFHI Internal Audit Department (IAD) Standards. (20%)
• Conduct peer reviews of other audit staff's audit documentation and working papers to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with internal audit standards. Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement. (5%)
• Draft finding and recommendations audit report in accordance with and monitor the quality of audit reports to ensure compliance with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and HFHI IAD Standards. (15%)
• Document processes, procedures, and test results. (5%)
• Coordinate the monitoring of outstanding audit recommendations. (5%)
• Plan, coordinate and performing consulting and advisory services as appropriate for the organization. (5%)
• Assist in the development of the IAD annual risk-based internal audit plan. (5%)
• Lead auditor assigned to the audit projects under his/her responsibility, will provide guidance and overall review of deliverables. (10%)
• Assists the VP/Director/Manager of Internal Audit on any other duties as assigned by management of Internal Audit as needed. The above duties could include supporting other internal audit units and audit activities, such as the SOAR process, audit committee package and risk assessment process. (5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience with external and internal audits, forensic accounting investigations, preferably with a public accounting firm.
• Experience with international travel and/or cross-cultural communications.
• Expert level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as a good understanding of the COSO - International Control Integrated Framework.
• Excellent English, verbal and written, communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and project management skills.

Requirements

• 3 years of domestic and international experience in internal or external audit management, preferably with a large international non-profit government, corporate organizations, or Big 4 Accounting Firm.
• Experience auditing construction activities and Micro-Finance operations.
• Proficiency with auditing software such as Galvanize HighBond or others.
• Experience using data analytics tools to create queries and trend analysis reports.
• Experience in non-profit Internal Audits, particularly executing audits of controls and transactions related to government and corporate grant requirements.
• Spanish, verbal and written, communication skills would be beneficial.

Benefits

• The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.
• HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes:
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plan contributions
• Life insurance
• For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is: $55,600.00 USD - $82,675 USD / Annual