Internal Control Reviewer III

Job Purpose

S/he acts as Control Testing and Monitoring unit`s focal point with Field Managers, Functional Desks and/or OpsDesks related to recurring review results. S/he maintains a deep understanding of delegations within his/her region through periodic analysis of the process teams’ findings, communications with the different functional desks, and coordination with Internal Controllers. Based on the results of the different process teams, s/he provides recommendations to field management, aimed at reinforcing the execution of first line controls and mitigating residual risks, if any.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with different units in HQ, Field, Risk & Assurance units of different metiers, ERCO.
• Externally, interacts with auditors.

Main Responsibilities:

• Acts as focal point of interaction with Field Managers, Functional Desks and/or OpsDesks for reporting, follow-up and escalation of Control Testing and Monitoring unit results, as well as gathering relevant information on field operations and developments
• Provides response to general queries from field process owners related to the results of testing activities, and coordinates directly with the team lead concerned where necessary
• Performs periodic analysis of recurring review results to identify recurring and/or significant findings and potential internal control weaknesses or gaps that may require immediate attention from field management
• Prepares and sends reports to field management containing observations and corresponding recommendations to improve execution of first line controls and mitigate residual risks
• Ensures reports and supporting feedbacks are complete, properly filed and readily available for audit
• Provides expert advice to process teams on matters related to his/her region
• Gathers relevant information related to the field from various sources and ensures the same are shared with the teams on a timely manner
• Maintain updated policy document repository for use by process teams
• Ensures the delegation information database is kept up to date
• Prepares reports summarizing the recurring review results of specific delegation/s as requested for site visits and internal/external/donor audits
• Participates actively in regular process reviews and provides significant feedback and/or recommendations to improve the quality and efficiency of work delivered by the unit
• Participates in functional groups that aim to achieve objectives of the unit aligned to its strategies
• Completes relevant trainings determined necessary for the role
• Actively participates in reflections that aim to improve efficiency and effectivity of the unit

Additional Duties:

• May be deployed to the field to assume complex responsibilities or in challenging field mission (potential for RDU)
• May be deployed to the field or HQ for support mission
• May provide support to other process teams as necessary
• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

Selection Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent
• Have at least 4 years’ experience working in audit (internal audit is a plus)
• Certified in Internal or external audit
• Experience on Computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) an advantage
• Very good computer skills
• Exemplary analytical skills.
• Rigorous and trustworthy
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of foreign language is a plus (French, Arabic and others)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule (optional)