United States of America: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager

Organization: Democracy International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

Democracy International (DI) seeks an Internal Audit and Compliance Manager for home office in Bethesda, MD.

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 70 countries.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Organizes internal audits in accordance with an annual audit plan
• Conducts audits of field office finances and evaluate contract and regulatory compliance
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well documented
• Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control and governance systems are functioning as intended
• Identifies risks and any contract noncompliance issues
• Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to management in a timely and effective manner
• Provides recommendations for improving operations, in terms of efficiency and effectiveness
• Implements antifraud programs
• Implements any recommendations to change policies or systems or, if needed, even to change employee roles and team structures
• Executes company policies and procedures to fulfill international and government compliance
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures
• Liaises with external auditors on program and financial audits

Qualifications and Skillsets:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Auditing
• A minimum of at least 5 years audit experience is required as well as one or more relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Experience with government contracts, preferably with USAID and State Department
• Working knowledge of FAR and GAAP
• Experience in leading, supervising and coaching members of staff
• Availability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Good communication skills along with listening skills and the ability to identify gaps in logic
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities
• Proactive in researching regulations and applicable best business practices
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information and challenges
• Ability and willingness to travel

DI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, along with three references at jobs.democracyinternational.com.