Internal Auditor

Role Overview

• Establish and maintain a risk-based internal audit framework aligned with leading practices, including an audit charter, policies and procedures, reporting formats and governance cadence.
• Develop and present the annual internal audit plan for approval by FAR committee.
• Define audit methodologies, tools, and reporting standards appropriate to MEDA’s operating model.
• Build a fit-for-purpose audit function, leveraging external expertise where required.
• Monitor compliance with donor, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Assess adherence to internal policies, frameworks, and governance standards.
• Support strengthening of control awareness across global teams through targeted guidance and training.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness for risk identification and anomaly detection, transaction testing and pattern analysis and continuous auditing approaches.
• Promote practical adoption of technology-enabled audit techniques appropriate to MEDA’s scale.
• Ensure responsible and controlled use of data and AI with audit processes.
• Lead and execute audits across MEDA’s full risk landscape including; Global program operations and country-level execution including grant and donor compliance (e.g., GAC, Mastercard Foundation and other funders).
• Investment management and fund governance (including structures, controls, and investment decision-making processes).
• Procurement, contracting, and vendor management controls.
• Fraud risk, safeguarding, and whistleblower response frameworks.
• Cybersecurity, data governance, and information management controls.
• Regional, partner, and project office controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and ensure delivery of clear, actionable audit findings.
• Report independently to the FAR committee on audit results, key risks, and control deficiencies.
• Escalate material issues directly to FAR without management filtering.
• Establish and maintain audit dashboards and tracking systems for monitoring remediation.
• Strengthen governance practices across MEDA through disciplined, transparent reporting.
• Conduct or provide support for enterprise risk assessments and identify emerging risks.
• Provide advisory input on control design and risk mitigation, while maintaining independence.
• Provide support for special investigations, including fraud or whistle-blower related matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on governance, risk and control matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Professional designation required (CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent).
• 10 + years in a role performing internal audit, risk or assurance and leading an internal audit function.
• Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans and reporting to audit committees or boards.
• Knowledge of financial management of government contracts and compliance requirements.
• Investment, fund or financial services experience is an asset.
• Work in international/multi-country operations and donor funded environments.
• Understanding and appreciation of business principles and international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty.
• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Ability and willingness for regular international travel to developing countries.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security