Senior Manager, Internal Audit

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview/Summary: Reporting to the Senior Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Finance) will design and lead audit programs with a strong focus on financial controls, compliance, and risk mitigation. This role provides independent, objective assurance that helps the organization operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity, particularly in financial operations and reporting. The Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work. Major Responsibilities: Lead the design and execution of dynamic, risk-based audit programs with a strong emphasis on financial controls, compliance, and accuracy. Develop and execute long term assignments in a timely manner. Provide strategic insights from audit findings to support management decision-making and organizational performance. Communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders. Build cross-functional consensus across departments to strengthen internal controls and financial accountability. Guide financial audits practices for audit team members, fostering a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. Review audit work for quality, consistency, and financial accuracy, ensuring adherence to professional standards. Monitor and validate the implementation of management’s corrective action plans (CAPs) to address financial and operational deficiencies. Continuously improve audit processes through the adoption of new tools, techniques, and data-driven approaches. Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Senior Director, Internal Audit Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: All levels of the IRC’s international program and headquarters’ departments, especially Finance functions. External: Suppliers, Partners, External Auditors Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a business-related field. Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA, CIA, or CFE (may be acquired within 2 years of hire date) Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of financial audit or financial management experience Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Project Management Data Analysis and Financial Analytics Communications – Written and Oral English COSO Internal Control Framework Risk Management Principles and Techniques Auditing Principles and Techniques Knowledge of IRC Business Processes and Financial Systems is a plus MS365 Office Tools (Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint) Working Environment: For U.S candidates only: this remote position is open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., but they must work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours. Travel up to 50% including possible travel to underdeveloped countries UK Candidates: UK based candidates who state that they have a disability and meet these criteria will be invited to interview. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Recruitment Process: The process for this role will be as follows: Screening call online (approximately 30 minutes) 1:1 interview online with the Hiring Manager (approximately 45 minutes) Panel interview online (approximately 1 hour) IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK. IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. Compensation: Posted pay ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. UK Pay Range: £57,444 - £67,018 US Pay Range: $85,000 - $115,000 Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #li-1 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

Salary : $57,444 - $67,018