Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Lead, Global Assurance.
Global Assurance function is responsible for conducting periodic audits and assessments of IJM’s global offices to provide reasonable assurance regarding compliance with internal policies, external financial statutory and regulatory requirements, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.
Global Assurance adds value by providing stakeholders with constructive feedback and recommendations to foster process improvements, enhance internal control systems, and mitigate potential risks. The team’s assessments help ensure IJM’s financial management aligns with established standards, policies, and best practices.
Global Assurance primarily reviews financial records, internal controls, and business processes to provide an independent assessment of compliance and operational effectiveness. This includes communicating results to relevant parties, driving accountability, and following up on actions taken to address compliance exceptions or control weaknesses.
This position is located in region. Required in office time will be dependent upon local country office guidelines. Candidate must have correct work authorization in respective country, no sponsorship is offered for this position. It reports to the Director, Global Assurance.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation:
1. Execute the annual audit plan with a focus on risk prioritization and efficiency.
2. Conduct detailed financial and operational audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and IJM’s internal policies.
3. Utilize data analytics to assess financial trends, operational risks, and control effectiveness.
4. Review financial records and reporting structures to ensure compliance with IJM policies, US GAAP, local accounting standards, and external statutory requirements.
5. Identify and assess risks associated with financial operations, compliance requirements, and business processes, ensuring recommendations are impactful and feasible.
6. Evaluate internal controls and operational effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending best practices.
7. Assess finance team structures and key responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and efficiency needs.
8. Examine sub-award and partner onboarding, financial monitoring, and compliance frameworks for project execution.
9. Conduct in-depth payroll and headcount analysis, identifying trends and inconsistencies.
10. Assess treasury, banking operations, and cash management practices to strengthen financial security and risk mitigation.
11. Apply data-driven insights to generate analytical reports on budget utilization, cash flow trends, and financial health indicators.
12. Provide high-quality audit findings with practical recommendations that drive sustainable improvements in finance and operations.
13. Conduct focused reviews of major grants, including mid-term and closeout audits, ensuring adherence to funding requirements.
14. Evaluate asset and inventory management practices, proposing enhancements to improve efficiency and control.
15. Strengthen risk assessment frameworks and tools to ensure consistent application across global offices.
Networking & Partnership:
1. Establish strong relationships with field office leaders and finance teams to enhance audit engagement effectiveness.
2. Conduct structured interviews with key stakeholders to assess internal controls and risk areas.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (OGC, Global Grants, Risk & Compliance) to enhance financial governance and compliance measures.
4. Provide expertise in forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, and special compliance reviews as needed.
5. Contribute to enterprise-wide financial system transformation initiatives, ensuring effective controls are embedded.
Policies and Procedures:
1. Identify areas for improvement in policies and procedures, making recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
2. Provide guidance on updating financial policies and reference manuals to align with industry best practices.
3. Offer insights on global and field office finance policy enhancements, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.
Communication:
1. Ensure timely and transparent communication with all audit stakeholders, following best practices in engagement management.
2. Provide clear audit notifications, periodic updates, and key insights throughout the audit process.
3. Present audit objectives, findings, and recommendations effectively in meetings with senior leadership and field office teams.
4. Discuss and align preliminary audit findings with field office leadership to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
5. Prepare comprehensive audit reports, incorporating management feedback and submitting them for Director, Global Assurance, review.
6. Track the implementation of audit recommendations, following up on corrective actions to ensure full resolution.
7. Monitor and support the execution of external audit recommendations, ensuring timely and effective compliance.
Training and Development:
1. Design and deliver targeted training programs for field office leadership and finance teams to enhance financial compliance awareness and internal controls.
2. Provide guidance on strengthening finance training materials, making them more accessible and practical for diverse global teams.
3. Identify skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities within global offices, recommending capacity-building initiatives.
Fieldwork Projects:
1. Execute on-site audits for selected global field offices annually, ensuring alignment with global audit priorities and consistency in findings.
General tasks:
2. Stay informed about regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging financial risks impacting IJM’s global operations.
3. Actively participate in staff development activities and cross-functional collaborations to foster a culture of continuous learning.
4. Engage in department meetings, training sessions, and relevant professional development programs.
5. Maintain professional certifications and complete required continuing education to ensure up-to-date expertise in internal auditing and compliance.
General tasks:
1. Stay informed about regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging financial risks impacting IJM’s global operations.
2. Actively participate in staff development activities and cross-functional collaborations to foster a culture of continuous learning.
3. Engage in department meetings, training sessions, and relevant professional development programs.
4. Maintain professional certifications and complete required continuing education to ensure up-to-date expertise in internal auditing and compliance.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Internal Audit Certification (CIA, CPA, or equivalent) required.
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Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in internal auditing, compliance, or financial operations.
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Experience in international non-profit organizations or multinational entities preferred.
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and relevant statutory/regulatory requirements.
Technical Competencies:
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Proficiency in data analysis and financial assessment techniques.
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Strong understanding of business process evaluation and risk management.
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Expertise in internal control frameworks and compliance monitoring.
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Ability to identify financial risks and recommend practical solutions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
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Awareness of industry regulations, audit methodologies, and best practices.
Non-Technical Competencies:
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Strong planning and organizational skills to ensure efficient execution of audit responsibilities.
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Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities to enhance financial operations.
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Understanding of organizational impact and financial governance within global settings.
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Ability to influence and work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive compliance and improvements.
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Strong relationship-building skills to foster cross-functional collaboration.
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High ethical standards, professional integrity, and commitment to transparency.
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Capability to contribute insights and recommendations that improve financial management and risk mitigation practices.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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