About IRRI

Job Purpose

The purpose of internal audit is to provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, and insight designed to add value to and improve the operations of the participating Centers.

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Audit Asia, and guided by the Center Charters and the Strategy of AuditAsia, the Manager, Internal Audit plays a significant part in the delivery of internal audit services of a highly strategic, sensitive, confidential, and responsible nature. The Manager will be a strong and effective communicator, with demonstrated ethical conduct and in-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards. Strong analytical skills, ability to generate strategic insights from structured and unstructured disparate data, and aptitude for information technology are key for this position.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities

The responsibilities constitute three parts:

• Delivery of assigned assurance /advisory engagements including technology related
• Audit planning and overall liaison role for Centers as assigned
• Supervisory responsibility for a staff member(s) and external co-sourced providers as appropriate

The position holder will engage with a wide-range of stakeholders including:

• AuditAsia team to support effective team operations
• Staff and Senior Leadership for audit planning, execution and reporting activities
• Audit committee to support regular AuditAsia reporting
• Board members as required
• Internal Audit Community of Practice for learning and good practice exchange

Expected Deliverables:

• Lead or, as appropriate within the scope of the role, contribute to the delivery of assurance, advisory, consulting or investigatory engagements in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards (www.theiia.org). This includes developing risk-based audit work programs, conducting audit field work; preparing, and reviewing where appropriate, working papers and making practical, value-adding recommendations; communicating audit results orally and in writing and making presentations to management; monitoring the status of implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and assessing whether appropriate actions were taken to close the audit recommendations as required
• Prepare clear and concise reports for submission to and review by management and/or governing bodies to a standard that can be relied on for effective decision-making
• Actively support the delivery of responsibilities of AuditAsia and as assigned by the Head, AuditAsia, lead on specific elements of the process of dynamic internal audit planning for the assigned Centers, such as interaction with stakeholders, risk assessments, and data and information analysis, to arrive at risk-based, relevant audit plans aligned with the activities of other assurance providers for the Centers
• Proactively identify, keep track of and flag any recurring and systemic issues, emerging risks and opportunities to incorporate in internal audit work plans for the assigned Centers
• Plan, develop and carry out supervisory activities to support the supervised team members to deliver on their performance and learning objectives
• Be the focal point in AuditAsia for technology-related risk assessments and assignments

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, audit, business administration, accounting and IT with relevant internal audit experience in a multinational organization or International NGO
• Professional qualification relevant to the role including CIA, CPA, CISA etc.
• At least 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in leading and delivering internal audit engagements of wide nature, including IT audits. Experience in another directly relevant field such as enterprise risk management, assurance, evaluation of risks and internal control, IT will also be considered in lieu of audit experience

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Experience in managing and developing staff
• Experience in designing processes in conformance with IIA Standards and implementing them
• Familiarity with professional standards of internal auditing and recognized frameworks in relation to risk, control and governance
• Experience in using electronic audit workpapers
• Highly developed judgment and interpersonal skills to deal with clients in a professional and courteous manner in regard to difficult and sensitive areas
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to normalize, analyze and assimilate large volumes of information, identifying key issues to formulate strategic insights, opinions and recommend solutions
• Versatility to conduct a variety of audits for multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure, to strict deadlines and to undertake numerous tasks simultaneously
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate and present effectively and confidently orally in English to a wide range of stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience with data visualization techniques and data analytics
• Previous experience of auditing IT risks and controls

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.