Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014
To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/
Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview
The Finance Department works in partnership with other Pathfinder International departments to develop budgets, implement and manage financial control measures, establish policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental and nongovernmental grant requirements.
Position Purpose
Working with all stakeholders, the Associate Director, Internal Audit will identify risks that hinder the achievement of Pathfinder’s objectives. He/she will assess the adequacy and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks. He/she is responsible for developing the annual internal audit work plan and for leading the implementation of the assigned work (audits, financial management reviews or special projects), while maintaining the currency of the information in the audit system, assuring standard quality of audits performed, participating in audits, and maintaining organizational and member relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of audits that cover Pathfinder’s field offices. Coordinate the identification and selection of external audit firms that will support the implementation of the annual plan.
- Schedule, plan and coordinate the review process with internal and external teams.
- Review and disseminate audit reports.
- Update and report on the status of the implementation of internal audit recommendations on a regular basis.
- Lead internal audits, and coordinate external audits.
- Supervise and oversee the work of Pathfinder’s field auditors.
- Assist with ensuring financial records and backup documentation are ready for internal and external audits.
- Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control and governance systems are functioning as intended. Develop audit tools and techniques as needed.
- Provides recommendations for improving operations, in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Serve as quality control for all internal audits undertaken by the internal audit team.
- Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects.
- Develop and maintain Pathfinder’s program for monitoring and oversight of sub-recipients.
- Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls.
- In cooperation with other Finance & Administration staff and Pathfinder’s independent public accounting firm, proposes, plans and executes audit procedures to be performed during the annual financial/A-133 audit as a means of containing external audit expense.
- Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to management in a timely and effective manner. Identifies risks and any contract noncompliance issues.
- Assist with the safeguarding of Pathfinder’s assets and reputation for ethical conduct and fiscal transparency.
- Any other special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or advanced certification preferred Seven years auditing experience; Public, nonprofit, or federal auditing experience preferred
- Excellent computer/software skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel, and accounting software packages, with proven ability to learn new systems.
- Knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles and procedures.
- Professional integrity, honesty, initiative, accountability and dependability.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse finance colleagues across a global organization.
- Experience in leading, supervising and coaching members of staff at HQ and in the field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including experience in translating financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers.
- Experience with government contracts, preferably with USAID, DFID, Gates, and other private donors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English).
- Proven ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
- Solid analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience coordinating audit activities and analyzing accounting data reports.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to consistently perform tasks independently with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills and the commitment and ability to assess priorities, excel in a in a fast-paced environment, work effectively under time pressure, manage a variety of activities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Able to work with minimum supervision and under pressure.
- CIA certification or candidate agrees to obtain a CIA within two years of employment.
- Working knowledge of FAR and GAAP
- Availability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field or CPA.
- Non-profit sector experience.
Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/
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