Internal Auditor (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.

Internal Auditor (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium

CONTEXT

MSF runs operations around the globe through 5 Operational Centers (OCs). An International Office based in Geneva ensures the coordination between OCs. The Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) is the largest OC in the MSF movement in terms of budget and runs humanitarian actions in more than 30 countries. MSF’s financial autonomy depends heavily on the trust of donors, and the proportion of private income. Accountability and transparency are key elements of our strategy that is contributing to strengthen the trust from the different stakeholders (donors, beneficiaries, employees, Board members, association members…).

The Resources Risk management & Internal audit unit is placed under the supervision of the OCB Deputy General Director. The mission of the Resources risk management & Internal audit unit is twofold:

1. to support MSF in the achievement of its social mission by improving the risk management of resources across the organization. These resources refer to both tangible (funds, human resources, goods and assets) and intangible resources (services, information, data, knowledge and reputation)
2. to flag any compliance breach with MSF standards (policies, procedures), applicable regulations and contracts that may negatively affect MSF’s resources

The Internal Auditor is a member of the Resources Risk management & Internal audit unit. Under the supervision of the Resources Risk & Internal Audit Coordinator, the main objectives of the Internal Auditor are the following:

• to implement an effective audit policy
• to coordinate, plan, carry-out, report and follow up risk-based Internal Audits missions, within specified agreed timeline and with quality
• and to develop and maintain guidelines and tools for internal auditing, participate in the development and update of a complete system for recording, monitoring, and communicating the Organisation’s internal audit program components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Internal Auditor, your main activities will be**:**

To perform field & HQ internal audits and special ad-hoc investigations:

• Participate in the preparation of a risk-based annual field and HQ audit plan
• Coordinate and carry out audits, according to internal audit plan or on ad-hoc requests for special investigations:
• Audit planning: specific risk assessment, background research, initial interviews, preparation of audit workpapers and information requests to be sent, scoping and planning meetings at both Headquarters & field level;
• Fieldwork: kick-off meeting, documented audit work according to the scope of the audit and the prepared workpapers (including interviews, detailed testing or other procedures as appropriate), proactive look for areas of improvement, advice and training on site if needed and/or solicited, debrief meeting, regular reporting to the Internal Audit Coordinator;
• Reporting: prepare audit report, provide documented and factual findings and value adding recommendations that are pragmatic, address root causes and lead to control/process improvement; present and discuss results and recommendations at both field and HQ level.
• Follow-up of recommendations of previous audits
• Collaborate with other MSF OCs audit teams to ensure coherence and integration of lessons learnt in the development of Internal Audit activities

To participate in the promotion and development of the Resource Risk Management & Internal audit unit

• Assist in developing, adapting, strengthening and implementing the Resources Risk Management & Internal Audit Unit strategy
• Participate in internal & external communication and reporting related to the activities of the Resources Risk & Internal Audit unit
• Identify, analyse and sensitize MSF staff on Resources Management risks
• Provide support and guidance in the formulation of resources risks mitigation measures
• Support the organization in reinforcing its governance in terms of transversal management of key risks identified
• Collaborate with other Resources Risk related units within the organization
• Promote a culture and practices aiming at improving the management of resource

REQUIREMENTS

Education and professional background

• University degree in risk management, auditing, accounting, finance, public administration or law, or equivalent certification from a recognized institution or higher education institution
• At least 4 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, internal control and/or financial control experience
• MSF experience or past professional experience in similar contexts as the ones in which MSF is active is a plus
• Willing to travel abroad in contexts where MSF OCB is active (up to 60% of time)

Technical skills

• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, resources management processes and internal control systems
• Strong analytical and synthetic skills
• Proven coordination capacities and team leadership
• Rigorous and very well organised
• Excellent written communication capacities, Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and particularly Excel
• Fluent French and English required (oral and written)

Personal qualities

• Capacity to influence and persuade
• Ability to establish and retain positive working relationships (both within the audit team and externally) and to communicate clearly and effectively
• Capacity to work within agreed timeline
• Active listener
• Sense of diplomacy and pedagogy
• Strong cultural awareness and capacities of adaptation
• Committed to MSF values and interest for the organisation’s activities

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: 01/09/2022
• Location: Brussels (Belgium)
• Up to 60% of time in contexts where MSF is active
• Contract type: Open-ended contract
• Contract duration: permanent
• Full time
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid
• Meal Vouchers – Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

Deadline for applications: 14 July 2022