The Senior Audit Officer, based in headquarters, is responsible for coordinating MRC’s portfolio of external and expenditure eligibility audits, comprising:

• The annual external audit of MRC’s financial statements,
• Financial audits of MRC’s emergency appeals,
• Expenditure eligibility reviews of funds transferred to member National Societies, and,
• All donor-requested audits.

Depending on workload, the Senior Audit Officer will also contribute to the deliver on the annual internal audit plan.

Coordinate the implementation of the Internal Audit and Investigations portfolio related to external audit activities, including the annual audit of MRC’s financial statements, audits of emergency appeal expenditures, eligibility reviews for funds disbursed to the membership, and donor-mandated audits. Oversee the delivery of individual external audit assignments, ensuring these are delivered to time and budget, including:

• Carrying out tenders for external audits.
• Setting up the electronic filing structure for audit documents.
• Help external auditors with practicalities ahead of and during their work (IT access, building access, etc.).
• Ensure effective collaborative between external auditors and C field teams.
• Collating supporting documents or requesting supporting documents from MRC teams.
• Addressing questions from external auditors.
• Maintaining the external audit tracker and dashboard.
• Provide regular updates to donors and MRC stakeholders on audit progress.

Supporting internal audit activities:

• With oversight from the Head of Audit, contribute to the delivery of audit assignments and tasks, including audit planning, developing audit terms of reference, audit testing, and report writing.
• Ensure assigned audit tasks are delivered to time and quality.
• Effectively communicate audit findings and risks to stakeholders.

Build effective relationships across MRC and provide value-adding advisory services:

• Contribute to the delivery of audit advisory activities, with guidance from the Committee, Treasury or Governing Board .
• Provide training and workshops to MRC teams on assurance and integrity topics.

Act as an effective and inclusive team member:

• Complete the required professional qualification or complete the required continued professional development .
• Role model MRC’s values and principles in day-to-day operations. Proactively work to create a safe and inclusive environment.

Implement appeal-related activities and provide technical support to the members.

• Contribute to the delivery annual appeal activities.
• Provide training and workshops to National Society teams on assurance and integrity topics.

EDUCATION

Required

• University degree in a relevant field

Preferred

• Internal audit (CIA, PIIA, CMIA) or equivalent qualification (ACCA, IRM etc).
• ACFE qualification/CHS IQTS qualification (or CHS tier three qualification)

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Professional experience in a large multinational environment
• Professional experience in internal audit, risk management, or donor audit management
• Experience coordinating diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Internl audit: 3 years (Required)
• complex finance systems and processes: 3 years (Required)
• Compliance & Investigation related: 3 years (Required)
• Finance: 3 years (Required)

Preferred

• Experience in a donor funded organization
• Experience in working for a humanitarian, charitable or not-for-profit organization.
• International experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required

• Knowledge of donor compliance and audit requirements in the humanitarian and not for profit sector
• Highly organized with an ability to coordinate multiple ongoing reviews
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• High level of attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience of complex finance, Procurement and logistics systems and processes

LANGUAGES

Required

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Fluent spoken and written Bahasa Melayu

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: RM3,500.00 – RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

WORKING DAY

• Monday to Friday

EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)