Senior Audit Specialist

Job Description

The OpportunitySave the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the - Senior Audit Specialist at our London (open to another UK location) Save the Children International office location.ROLE PURPOSE:Global Assurance(GA) supports the Boards and leadership teams of several Save the Children entities [including, but not limited to, Save the Children International (SCI), Save the Children Fund (SCUK) and Save the Children Federation Inc (SCUS)] by evaluating the adequacyand effectiveness of the governance, risk management, control and oversight systems in place.The role holder will be required to support GAs overall strategic aims - at SCI and at SC Member organisations. In particular, however, they will focus on the deliveryof GAs internal audit plan for SCUK [this may broaden in scope to other Member organisations in future years]. They will be expected to confidently and capably act as the lead for, or be part of, a team delivering high quality, outcomes-focussed internalaudit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget. Where required, they will be expected to work closely with other assurance providers withinSave the Children and any external providers such as consultants or professional services firms.They will be expected to produce high quality, value-adding audit reports in English that are clear, concise, timely and solutions-driven. Leading by example, theywill also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships across the organisation, working in real partnership with their team and across the business, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on therisk profile of actual as well as potential assignments. The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of GAs plans for continuous improvement.EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSEssential Be a qualified internal auditor (IIA)or accountant; Have relevant experience in operational areas of risk to which Save the Children - primarily SCUK - is exposed Strong experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (with a sound understanding of the three lines of defencemodel), identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements with minimum supervision and support A demonstrable ability to focus on key issues, enabling auditees to focus on crucial matters of control and oversight Be highly accurate, detail-orientated, and ableto complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis Have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. reports, in English; and have exceptional communication skills and is able to articulate effectivelyat all levels Have strong interpersonal communication and coaching skills including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact and confidence. Be willing to undertake limited amount of travel in UK and work remotely with minimum supervisionHave a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; and be able to demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity Be committed to Save the Childrens valuesDesirable Experience in auditing within UK CharitiesSector and or working within UK fundraising/ marketing compliance and/or UK charities SORP is highly desirable INGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organisation Some experience of grant requirements of major donors suchas EC/ECHO, DfID and the UN Have an aptitude for financial analyses Proficiency in another Save the Childrens operating language (Spanish, French, or Arabic) Have some experience of Agresso financial software, and/ or of IT auditWe can offer circa £46,000per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.Where we Work - Where We Work | Save the Children InternationalThe OrganisationWe employ approximately 25,000people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of childrenand to ensure their voices are heard.We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence againstchildren is no longer toleratedWe know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborativeand inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.Application Information:Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profilecan be found via the Apply button.We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.All employees are expected to carry out their duties inaccordance with our global anti-harassment policy.Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.