Lead, Assurance at Mastercard Foundation

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Internal Audit

• Provide input into the development of the foundation’s audit strategy and risk based annual internal audit plan which covers all countries and functions
• Execute on the Foundation’s annual internal audit plan
• Provide audit reports to management that articulate the potential impact of issues identified and provide practical recommendations. Collaborate with management on implementation and track progress.
• Report to management on the status of internal audit activities, emerging risks and potential exposures, and provide guidance with respect to enterprise risk management and internal control best practices.
• Perform Program audits to periodically review and assess the use of the Foundation’s funds by its program partners, including site visits.
• Review and report on internal controls, risk assessments and risk management & monitoring
• Participate in management meetings including various forums in an advisory capacity on risk and audit matters or on design of key controls
• Review implementation of recommendations from incident reports, internal and external audit reports
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and steer collaborations across the country including relevant enterprise functions, program partners, external auditors, colleagues and communities
• External professional engagement with Internal Audit and Risk practitioners.

Team management

Staff engagement
Train foundation teams in different aspects including risk management, internal controls, governance aspects.

Who Are

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or related field. Master’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or related field will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, CIA, CISA, CRMP.
• Accreditation as a member with a recognized institute of internal auditors or professional accounting body.
• Minimum 10 years in audit or risk roles within large and/or global organizations, with at least 4 years in a senior internal audit or risk management role.
• Previous work in the public and development sector is a definite asset.
• Experience in planning and performing all stages in the audit process and business reviews.
• Experience in preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership team.
• Experience building capabilities and capacity of an internal audit function in high growth organizations including multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency environments.
• The ability and willingness to travel internationally where required.
• Impeccable integrity that exemplifies the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, IFRS and other IAS's when relevant as well as an advanced understanding of business cycles and operational internal controls.
• Demonstrate understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• You are flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• You possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• You possess professional maturity and sensitivity with different cultures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with a range of stakeholders.