Regional Audit Manager, Asia, VisionFund International

Job title: Regional Audit Manager, Asia, VisionFund International

Company: World Vision International


Job description: VisionFund’s work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We’re about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good.By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, VisionFund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive.Learn more about us:VisionFund is committed to forging a new path that will help us achieve our goal of positively impacting the lives of children through our strategy, Our Livelihood Promise. Core of this strategy is listening to the voices of VisionFund clients to identify opportunities for maximizing our impact, using evidence to drive organizational decision making. In light of the above, VisionFund International’s Network of Microfinance Institutions is hiring a Regional Audit Manager for the Asia Region.The Regional Audit Manager for Asia will lead and direct Global Internal Audit (GIA)’s strategy and vision around risk to each region by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders in fulfilling the requirements the IIA standards and the GIA charter, including taking a key participatory and advisory role at Micro-Finance Institution (MFI) Audit Committee Meetings.The Regional Audit Manager will act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, and MFI Audit Committees around risk management, governance and internal controls for the Asia region. Serve as a consultant to key business leaders to manage risk effectively in order to achieve VFI’s objectives.The role will lead and manage a team of professional auditors in the region and provide assurance to MFI and VFI management and the VFI Board Audit Committee that controls are adequate to mitigate high and medium risk to the Vision Fund International (VFI) network.Location: Prefered in the Philippines or any other in Asia / Middle East or Australia where World Vision International (WVI) is registered.Major ResponsibilitiesRegional Audit Strategic Leadership:Lead and manage the internal audit function within the region including directly leading audit assignments and activities of the country auditors by ensuring that risk-based audit plans are developed and implemented. This includes coordinating reviews, investigations at the regional level.Capacity Building:Engage in the hiring and management of MFI audit staff. Assess the level of capacity and provide necessary coaching and training where required of MFI audit staff.Operational Audit Leadership:Provide leadership to MFI Internal Audit teams within the region. Recruit, hire, train and directly supervise the MFI Audit Managers. The MFI Audit Managers will report jointly to the RAM and the Chair of the MFI Board Audit CommitteeConsulting and Supportive role to Regional and MFI management:Provide a consulting and support role to Regional VFI and MFI management.Monitor and provide advice to regional management on how to minimize significant audit risks and material audit findings by supporting Regional management in identifying areas of strength/best practices as well as weaknesses/areas for improvement in each MFI.Coordinate special audits/investigations in the region as needed. Conduct or arrange to conduct special audits when required to do so.Regional Audit Reports:Oversee and manage monthly and quarterly reporting to MFI Board Audit Committees and VFI by ensuring audit team provides timely reports that are reviewed and delivered within the audit scheduled timeframes established.Audit Committees Representation:Represent VFI Internal Audit as a member of the local MFI Audit Committee, including contributing to the Integrity and Protection Hotline and Regional Risk Management committees and meetings.Requirements include:RequiredMust have a university diploma or degree in accounting, auditing or similar financial qualification (i.e. Chartered Accounting qualification).Must have at least 7 years experience in auditing (external and/or internal auditing) of which 5 years should be in internal auditCurrent certification (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant).Strong accounting and financial management skills.Experience in managing teams.PreferredA graduate degree in Accounting or Management.Experience with non-profit organizations.Experience in financial services / micro-finance services is an added advantage.Must have a good working knowledge of computerised accounting systems.Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong project management skillsWorking arrangments/ language and travelAble to travel extensively within the region and internationally, approximately 25-50%.Must be fluent in both EnglishFlexible working arrangement (office and home)Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

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Location: Mandaue City, Cebu

Job date: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:37:48 GMT

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