Senior Internal Audit Manager at Abt Associates

Job Description

The Opportunity

Abt is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Ghana. The job responsibilities focus on conducting forensic audits and investigations over a variety of areas, including but not limited to financial and accounting, procurement and sourcing, performance standards, and project governance. This role will involve travel to different Abt projects throughout the region (West Africa Middle East and North Africa, (WAMENA)) to test internal controls and identify potential instances of fraud. You will be expected to be based in Ghana and will be required to travel internationally for 1-2 weeks each month. You will have a strong background in forensic accounting and auditing, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills. International Development Organization/USAID work experience would be a plus. A CPA or similar professional certification is preferred (refer to examples below).

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork activities and analysis, including interviews with personnel to uncover and gather evidence, data analytics, digital data reviews, and document findings.
• Maintain communication and relationship with project personnel and direct reports.
• Present the investigative findings to the appropriate Abt HQ personnel and be able to explain in understandable terms investigative methods and procedures used.
• Recommend actionable steps to remedy and prevent future occurrences of fraud.
• Ensure the use of Abt methodologies, tools, and technology.
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate Abt’s fundamental values: professional respect for all team members, personal accountability, trustworthiness, and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Abt’s existing Internal Audit teams in the U.S. and Australia as applicable.

What We Value

• Possesses a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting/other finance-related degrees.
• A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of full-time working experience in financial forensic investigations, anti-money laundering, auditing, or other anti-fraud relevant work.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Articulate strong report-writing skills and verbal English.
• Execution focused and proven ability to get things done.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm in anti-fraud/corruption and compliance issues.
• Excellent technical and organization skills.
• 40% travel within the region is required.
• Foreign language a plus such as French, Arabic

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt Associates also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.