International NGO Grant Auditor (Overseas travel)
Accounting for International Development London Permanent, Contract Full-time
Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.
Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF, The Gates Foundaton & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes.This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field
This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally, meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders.Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences (post pandemic) that very few other roles can match.
You will
Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditionsLead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*
Key skills required..
A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Arabic
A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
A proven track record in audit work
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