Internal Audit Manager

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We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager for Audit Asia, which provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to IRRI, IWMI, WorldFish and WorldVeg, strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls across the four Centers.

Reporting to the Director - Audit Asia, the Internal Audit Manager leads assigned audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up. The role supports risk-based audit planning, serves as the primary liaison for assigned Centers, and supervises assigned staff and consultants. It delivers clear, evidence-based insights and practical recommendations in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and CGIAR methodologies, while maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main Purpose of Job:

• Lead and execute assigned risk-based internal audit and advisory engagements across Audit Asia member Centers, providing independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls to inform management decisions and corrective action.
• Provide technical input into risk-based audit plans aligned with Center objectives, organizational risks and emerging priorities, focusing assurance activities on significant risk areas.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Center audit universes and assurance mapping to identify coverage, gaps and overlaps.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen organizational effectiveness, accountability and risk management practices, improving controls and operational performance.
• Ensure assigned audit activities comply with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Audit Asia methodologies, maintaining the quality, consistency and credibility of audit work.

Main engagement, collaboration and communication responsibilities:

• Act as the primary audit liaison for assigned Centers and build effective relationships with senior management, Center leadership and key stakeholders to secure cooperation and support audit delivery while preserving independence.
• Present audit observations, recommendations and insights clearly and constructively to management; support the Director’s reporting and presentations to Audit, Finance and Risk Committees as required.
• Collaborate with Audit Asia colleagues, Center Internal Audit functions and other assurance providers, including external auditors and donors as appropriate, to coordinate coverage and information requirements under the Director’s direction.
• Guide and coach assigned staff and consultants, clarify expectations and provide constructive feedback to support professional development and effective teamwork.
• Promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal control practices through advisory support and knowledge sharing, including participation in internal audit communities of practice.

Main responsibilities in the delivery of timely and quality services:

• Plan, supervise and conduct assigned audit and advisory engagements, including technology-related audits and oversight of staff and co-sourced consultants, within approved scope, timelines, resources and quality requirements; integrate data analytics and technology considerations into fieldwork.
• Review working papers and validate evidence and conclusions; prepare clear, concise, high-quality reports with practical, risk-based recommendations aligned with Center objectives, confirming management action owners and timelines for the Director’s review.
• Monitor agreed management actions and verify implementation evidence; report corrective action status and residual risks, escalating overdue or inadequate responses to the Director to support timely remediation and accountability.
• Monitor engagement progress, address delivery issues and escalate significant or recurring risks and scope restrictions; propose improvements to audit methodologies, quality assurance processes, analytics capabilities and tools to respond to evolving risks and operational needs.