Audit Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:

The Audit Intern supports audits of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) locations and functions that appraise the adequacy and the effectiveness of the IRC’s operating, reporting, and compliance processes and controls.

The Audit Intern will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the audit planning process including information requests, program analysis, sample selection, and work paper set up.

• Supports location and functional audits and special reviews.

• Adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.

Job Requirements:

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

– MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

– Organizational and time-management skills.

– Basic Auditing Principles and Techniques.

– Communications – Written and Oral English.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

**Certificates or Licenses:**CPA/CA or ACCA, or actively pursuing one of those certifications.

**Language Skills:**Fluency in French is a plus.

Preferred experience & skills:

– Data Analysis.

– Internal Controls and Business Processes.

Working Environment:

• Standard office working environment based in Nairobi, Kenya – hybrid remote.

**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.