Internal Audit Manager - Manila Regional Office

Position Title: Manager, Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Manila, Philippines

Internal Contacts: All levels of the WI’s regional and project organizations and headquarters’ departments

BACKGROUND:

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural, and environmental challenges. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock is a nonprofit organization that implements a portfolio of more than 150 agriculture, environment, and social development projects in over 40 countries. It has annual revenue of $100 million, employing over 1,000 staff around the world managed from five Winrock offices and dozens of project offices. Winrock combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to improve lives around the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Manager will conduct audits of Winrock locations and functions. The audits will be designed to identify risks to achieving Wi’s strategic, operational, reporting, and compliance objectives; assess the adequacy of internal controls to mitigate identified risks; assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; and recommend appropriate actions to reduce associated risks.

The audits will focus on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of global and local processes and controls.

The Manager will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager will help to identify and manage risks through advisory services and supporting projects and Home offices management through internal audits. The Manager will also provide critical, independent, clear, and practical advice to determine the right processes and internal controls to improve and optimize the business processes.

Major Responsibilities:

Assist the Senior Director in planning Project Office and functional audits, special reviews, and investigations.

Conduct Project Office and functional audits, special reviews, and investigations independently with minimal supervision.

Draft audit findings that clearly describe the conditions, criteria, cause, effect, and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies.

Assist the Senior Director, in collaboration with Regional Finance Controllers and other relevant units in monitoring the progress of corrective actions by management to correct identified deficiencies.

Assist the Senior Director in continuously innovating and improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.

Be up to date with current trends to ensure that the organization complies with all relevant internal requirements, industry regulations, and government legislation.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA, CIA, and CFE or actively pursuing CFE certification.

Experience: 6+ years in the business field

Minimum of 3 years of USAID experience in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant-supported organizations

Minimum of 3 years external (with “big-four” experience) or internal auditing experience

Computer/Technical Skills: Proficiency level

Communication Skills: Proficiency level in Written and Oral English

Language: Fluency in business French is a plus.

Required Travel: Travel up to 50% including travel to underdeveloped countries.

Position-Specific Skills:

COSO Internal Control Framework

Risk Management Principles and Techniques

Auditing Principles and Techniques

Data Analysis

Process Documentation

MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VISIO

Physical Demands: Standard office work environment or with a combination of remote work.

Winrock is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity, and transformation.

Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion, and equity across the entire organization.