Internal Audit Leader for Global Agricultural Research

hace 2 semanas

Ecatepec de Morelos, México Cimmyt A tiempo completo

CIMMYT is a leading international organization dedicated to addressing tomorrow's challenges today. With a commitment to improving the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals like maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, CIMMYT builds strong partnerships that enhance the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. For more information, visit cimmyt.org.CIMMYT seeks an experienced, self-driven, and service-focused professional to lead its internal audit function, delivering assurance, advisory, and risk management services across CIMMYT headquarters and regional operations while maintaining the highest standards of auditing excellence. The vision for the Internal Audit area is to enhance and protect CIMMYT's values while supporting the achievement of its objectives by providing strategic, solution-focused recommendations to improve operations.

Job Description

The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for developing and maintaining a risk-based annual, medium-term, and long-term internal audit plan, implementing the annual audit plan as approved by the Board, overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements in line with relevant standards, and ensuring that the internal audit function follows best practices and market standards. The successful candidate will provide independent, objective insights and risk-based assurance to CIMMYT's governing bodies and top leadership about the organization's internal control environment, support internal audit's strategy to keep pace with the business needs and priorities, foster strong relationships and interaction between auditors and auditees, streamline auditing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and facilitate assurance activities to enable an effective control environment.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a risk-based annual, medium-term, and long-term internal audit plan
  • Implement the annual audit plan as approved by the Board
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements in line with relevant standards
  • Ensure that the internal audit function follows best practices and market standards
  • Provide independent, objective insights and risk-based assurance to CIMMYT's governing bodies and top leadership about the organization's internal control environment
Requirements

The selected candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, be certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), have at least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit or a related field, and demonstrate knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and techniques, as well as the requirements of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Experience in analyzing complete sets of data to identify anomalies and trends, understanding scientific research controls and auditing research science management processes, and proven experience or willingness to travel for work in regions where CIMMYT operates are also highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. CIMMYT offers an internationally competitive compensation package that includes housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children's education, paid vacation, annual home travel airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV with contact details of three work-related references and a cover letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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