ABOUT FINCA IMPACT FINANCE
\nFINCA Impact Finance believes all people should have the opportunity to leverage their wisdom, talent and effort to determine their own destiny. Our worldwide network of full-service banks and microfinance institutions are grounded in the conviction that inclusive finance is critical to bringing people out of poverty. FINCA sets standards for the microfinance industry, constantly innovating and developing new products and services that help our customers achieve their dreams. Millions of entrepreneurs rely on FINCA\u2019s commitment to customer protection and an unmatched customer experience to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
\nFINCA Impact Finance\u2019s global network of microfinance institutions and banks provides responsible financial services and enables low-income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in their future. With 40 years of experience and a mostly local staff of nearly 5,000, FINCA delivers a double bottom line of social impact and profitability. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds at all career stages to fully connect with our customers and strengthen the institution. FINCA expects employees to personify our values of transparency, active listening, accountability, and respect. Successful candidates will embrace our brand attributes of warmth, trust, and responsible banking, and possess a commitment to collaboration, service, and inclusivity.
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\nRole Purpose
\nInternal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization\u2019s 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 Subsidiary Internal Audit Manager (IAM) performs professional internal auditing work which involves managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments in the Subsidiary, and the Network; in coordination with the Global Audit Director, he\/she ensures that the subsidiary audit plan is executed; he\/she provides consulting services to the subsidiary management and staff. He or she is accountable for development, implementation, and monitoring risk-based audit plans that align with the organization\u2019s overall strategic objectives. He\/She provides supervision for 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\u2019s Global Internal Audit Standards?\u00a0IIA.
\nAccountabilities:<\/p>\n
Oversee the execution of the Internal Audit plans for his\/her subsidiary by ensuring that the planned audits are completed when expected. Anticipate planning issues and is proactive in resolving planning conflicts, delays or ad hoc requests in coordination with the Global Audit Director.
\nAccountable for follow-up on the execution of audit recommendations.
\nLead internal audit assignments at the Subsidiary level and designated assignments at the Network level.
\nEnsure the quality of audit processes and compliance with auditing standards and methodologies through consistent quality assurance measures. Participate in quality assurance initiatives across the FINCA network.
\nResponsible for the overall and on-going communication with the Audit Committee and the management of his\/her subsidiary, regardless of who is conducting the audit assignments for the subsidiary.
\nCommunicates the results of audit and consulting projects, analysis, trends and any relevant information via written reports and\/or oral presentations on a timely basis, according to planned reporting schedule or as required\/necessary to the subsidiary management and audit committee
\nDevelop ad hoc and creative communication with the subsidiary management in order to support management in the realization of their objective and to help the internal audit department as a whole in maintaining permanent knowledge of local issues, topics and relevant information.
\nDevelops and maintains productive team-oriented clients, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Help maintain an image of the internal audit activity which is one of positively contributing to the FINCA mission and goals.
\nParticipate in on-going networking with the other internal auditors in the regions and across the network.
\nManaging internal audit staff and planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring internal audit operations, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters.
\nIdentification and evaluation of the organization\u2019s audit risk areas and the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
\nReview the implementation of customer experience requirements as specified in the goals and key deliverables of the Subsidiary Management Team during the audit process and communication gaps in audit reports as an Audit exception to Board and Management for further action.
\nParticipate in projects for the internal audit group as assigned by the Global Audit Director or Global Chief Auditor.
\nRepresent internal auditing on organizational project teams at management and board meetings, and external organizations.
\nPursuing professional development opportunities; internal and external training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with the team.<\/p>\n
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\nSupervisory Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Internal Audit team in Subsidiary<\/p>\n
Critical Competences:<\/p>\n
Lead with integrity- Reinforces our values through daily behaviour; Hold others accountable to ethical behaviours and confront unethical behaviours quickly; Encourage full disclosure of mistakes.<\/p>\n
Analytical \u2013 Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
\nProblem Solving \u2013 Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
\nTechnical Skills \u2013 Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
\nCustomer Service \u2013 Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
\nManaging People \u2013 Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates\u2019 activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates\u2019 skills and encourages growth; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
\nPlanning\/Organizing \u2013 Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
\nQuality \u2013 Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.<\/p>\n
Job Requirements<\/p>\n
Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
\nThorough understanding of The IIA\u2019s Global Internal Audit Standards?, including the Principles and Code of Ethics.
\nStrong understanding of contemporary risk management and control techniques, with working knowledge of modern control frameworks.
\nSolid understanding of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including but not limited to reporting, disclosure, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
\nSkill in collecting and analysing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
\nGood skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
\nGood skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
\nProficiency in computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and systems documentation. Experience with business software for preparingwork papers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses is preferred.
\nExcellent skill in effective verbal and written communications in English including active listening skills and skills in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
\nAbility to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience:
\nRequired<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree from university.
\n10 years of professional experience and 5 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years supervisory experience.
\nBe Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent and be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors
\nA professional qualification, i.e. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent member of a professional body is highly desired<\/p>\n
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\nAdditional:
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A second certification\/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT, IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required experience.
\nExperience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.
\nKnowledge of control and risk self-assessment facilitation techniques.
\nKnowledge of the environment regulations, and laws.
\nFamiliarity with the common indicators of fraud.<\/p>\n
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\nLanguage Skills<\/p>\n
Fluency in English<\/p>\n
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\nKEY DELIVERABLES<\/p>\n
Risk based audits
\nProvision of ad hoc reporting of critical issues to management and board<\/p>\n
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