Save the Children Seeks Audit Specialist in the United States – Join Us!”

Save the Children Seeks Audit Specialist in the United States – Join Us!”

oin Save the Children in making a difference! We are currently seeking a dedicated Audit Specialist for our operations in the United States.

Save the Children Seeks Audit Specialist in the United States – Join Us!”

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of improving the lives of children and families.

Save the Children Seeks Audit Specialist in the United States – Join Us!”

Save the Children values the safety and well-being of our staff and communities; hence, we require staff with in-person responsibilities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in compliance with applicable laws. If you’re passionate about audit work and making a positive impact, apply now to be part of Save the Children’s commitment to creating lasting change.

Save the Children Seeks Audit Specialist in the United States – Join Us!”

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Delivery of Audit and Advisory Plan & Strategy (75%)

•  Support the Managing Director, GA and Senior Audit Specialists in planning, conducting, reporting and follow up engagements from the audit plan, and lead small assignments if and as assigned.

•  Support the delivery of audits on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards and GA methodology.

•  Support the Managing Director and CAO to prepare papers on audit findings to the Audit and Risk Committee and Senior Leadership Team, and to track management actions taken to address issues raised by internal audit, as well as critical issues raised by second line functions.

Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

•  Lead by example, ensuring that relationships with stakeholders remain strong through demonstration of professional acumen, interpersonal skills, and the delivery of first-class results.

•  Respond to queries raised by management, providing prompt and professional advice as appropriate.

•  Provide advice on internal control and oversight matters, and as required, attend key fora in an advisory (or observer) capacity.

• Development (10%)

•  Engage in ‘horizontal learning’ opportunities, ensuring that learning is identified, and that good practice is shared actively.

•  Take the lead in own self-development by actively participating in the performance management processes.

•  Remain up to date on organizational changes and changes in the internal audit profession, and actively seek engagement with issues that have a significant impact on GA’s current and potential assignments.

Required Qualifications

•  Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience

•  Relevant experience in operational areas of risk (e.g., grant management, partnerships, safeguarding, legal/compliance, governance & oversight, IT, program delivery and quality, etc.) to which Save the Children – primarily SCUS and Save the Children Head Start – is exposed

•  Understanding of not-for-profit, UN or public sector organizations and awareness of relevant state and federal laws

•  Experience conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (with an understanding of the three lines model and COSO), identifying weaknes

Preferred Qualifications

•  Proficiency in another of Save the Children’s operating language, preferably Spanish, French, or Arabic

•  International NGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organization

•  Financial analysis, experience in Agresso financial software

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

•  Geo 1 – NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $66,300 – $74,100 base salary

•  Geo 2 – Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $60,350 – $67,450 base salary

•  Geo 3 – Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $54,400 – $60,800 base salary

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