Audit Specialist in London

Overview of the Audit Specialist role at Save the Children International. Global Assurance supports Boards and management by evaluating governance, risk management, control and oversight systems. The role involves delivering internal audit plans for SCI and, when needed, for other member organizations, leading or participating in audit assignments, reviews, and investigations to professional standards.

Reports To: Head of Audit

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available

Grade: P3

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers

Time Zone: Europe, WCA, ESA, MENAEE Time Zones (UTC/GMT + / - 3 hours)

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements: English; a second language such as French, Spanish, Arabic, etc will be an added advantage.

International Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 50%.

• Work closely with Senior Audit Specialists and the Global Assurance Management Team in planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up assignments from the audit plan on time, to a high standard and within budget.
• Be involved in the annual planning exercise for SCI, in close collaboration with other assurance providers within Save the Children and external co-sourced providers where necessary.
• Provide input to the preparation of operational and strategic audit plans and into the future shape and direction of the Global Assurance department; apply technical and professional expertise where assigned a specialism.
• Respond to queries raised by management with prompt and professional advice.
• Contribute to Global Assurance's transformation plans and promote learning and share good practice across teams.
• Maintain professional acumen and strong interpersonal skills in client interactions to build strong relationships.
• Advise on internal control and oversight during systems development, especially at SCI.
• Promote horizontal learning and ensure learning is identified and shared.
• Invest in own self-development and professional growth, including performance management and maintaining relevant certifications.

• Relevant experience in operational risk areas to which Save the Children – primarily SCI – is exposed.
• Ability to focus on key issues and help auditees concentrate on crucial control matters.
• Detail-oriented with capacity to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
• Strong written communication in English; excellent verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Interpersonal coaching skills with the ability to deliver difficult messages tactfully.
• Willingness to undertake a high amount of travel overseas and work with minimal supervision in challenging environments.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse backgrounds; high standards of ethics and integrity.
• Commitment to Save the Children's values.
• Experience evaluating systems and processes, identifying weaknesses and areas for improvement, or extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g., programme/project management in an INGO context) and willingness to learn audit skills.

• Be a qualified or part-qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant; or
• Have 3-5 years of experience in relevant operational areas (e.g., programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills.

Working at Save the Children International: Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career in a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. The work is challenging but rewarding. You will be part of a team that ensures children survive, learn, and are protected, contributing to our global strategy Ambition for Children 2030.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities: DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates invited to interview.

Application Information: Please attach your CV and cover letter. A full copy of the role profile can be found in the job listing. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close earlier than advertised. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.

Our recruitment process includes:

• Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
• Two-stage competency-based interviews
• Possible additional assessment or case study
• Conditional offer of employment subject to background checks

Save the Children requires rigorous background checks to protect children and adults. All employees must adhere to our Code of Conduct and all policies including Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities. Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.