Manager, Internal Audit

Position Overview:

The Manager Internal Audit position is an integral part of Room to Read Finance & Legal Department and based in Delhi, India. Manager Internal Audit will play a pivotal role in providing assurance and advisory services, ensuring the integrity of our operations, identifying areas for improvement in systems and processes, enhancing governance, and ensuring compliance with the organizations policies and the regulatory requirements of all entities of Room to Read and Global Project Partner. Key Objectives of this Role include:

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and operational and governance processes.
• Assess compliance with applicable local laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Develop accurate and timely internal audit reports with objective of adding value to the stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure adequate remedial actions.
• Leverage technology to enhancing the scope and effectiveness of audits.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing, including IIA Standards, industry trends, and technology enhancements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Internal Audit Planning and Execution

1. Develop draft annual internal audit plans using audit software, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
2. Collect, analyze and interpret data from various systems and sources to identify trends, patterns, exceptions and insights for sample selection.
3. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for processes within the audit scope, the reliability and integrity of financial and management information, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable local regulations.
4. Support in investigation of potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities as needed by the management.

Reporting and follow-ups

1. Prepare clear, concise, and timely draft audit reports that communicate findings and recommendations to the management.
2. Track and monitor the implementation of agreed management action plans in audit software.
3. Leverage the audit software and develop periodic reports on the status of management action plan implementation and internal audit activities.

Continuous system-based auditing

1. Gaining in-depth understanding of the compliance monitoring system and processes.
2. Conduct continuous audits for applicable system and processes and developing quarterly reports leveraging Finance and Accounting Systems.

Team Leadership and Development

1. As Lead Auditor, supervise and mentor other auditors participating in the audit.
2. Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training, and sharing information gained with applicable colleagues.
3. Learn other automated systems within the organization and leverage this knowledge to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Collaborate with focal points of audited entities to understand their operations and control environments.
2. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including the management team and process owners of the audited entity.
3. Collaborate with external auditors, service providers, and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance assessments.

Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor and the Vice President Finance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CA (Chartered Accountant) or CISA (Certified Information System Auditor) or Cost Accountants.
• 6-7 years with 3-4 years experience in internal auditing
• Strong understanding of internal audit and accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in using audit software.
• Proficiency in data analysis, system audit and data visualization.
• Experience in executing audit plans and evaluating internal control systems.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, concise, and timely audit reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication including interviewing skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and industry practices.
• Strong appreciation of cultural sensitivity and diversity.

Preferred:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced degree or certification in AI, Project Management, IT Audits, Risk Management or a related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with data analytics.
• Working knowledge of financial analytics techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience working or volunteering in a non-profit organization focused on maintaining high-quality work and low overhead.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Reads Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.