ECHO Audit Finance Support

Background

Barely enough is not enough for anyone. Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization working alongside communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship to meet urgent needs and create the conditions for lasting progress. Today's challenges demand new solutions, so we pair local knowledge with global resources to help communities build what's needed, test what's possible, and scale what's proven so that people everywhere can pursue a full life on their own terms. In 2026, we changed our name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global, to reflect our belief that when every community can prosper, all of humanity moves forward.

As part of Prosper Global’s ongoing engagement with ECHO, we will undergo an Ex-Ante Assessment for the recertification of Prosper Global Netherlands as a direct recipient of ECHO funding. The successful completion of this assessment is a key prerequisite to securing Prosper Global Netherlands’ eligibility for ECHO funding for the period 2028-2034.   

Purpose / Project Description

The main purpose of this consultancy will be to provide support to the finance expenditure sampling of ECHO projects which forms part of the Ex-Ante Assessment by external auditors. The consultant will review the sample, separate it by entity/country/ organisation, issue clear communications requesting sample documentation with timelines for internal and subgrantee documentation, and review all provided documentation to ‘pre-audit’ it and ensure it meets the audit requirements. Where documentation is incomplete or unclear, the consultant will request further clarity and supporting documentation. The consultant will prepare clear cover notes explaining each expenditure item sampled to facilitate easy cross-checking by the external auditors and upload these to the auditor portal for review. Following the audit fieldwork, the consultant will follow up on any clarifications required.   

Consultant Objectives

• Prepare expenditure listings in clear format for auditor sampling.  
• Review sample provided by external audit firm.
•  Separate sample to split it by entity/country/ organisation with clear reference numbers.  
• Issue clear communications requesting sample documentation with timelines for internal and subgrantee documentation.  
• Review all provided documentation to ‘pre-audit’ it and ensure it meets the audit requirements
• .Request further clarity and supporting documentation where items are missing.  
• Prepare cover notes explaining each expenditure item sampled to facilitate easy cross-checking by the external auditors and upload complete documentation packs to the auditor portal.  
• Follow up on any clarifications required after the auditor review of documentation during fieldwork.  

Consultant Activities

The Consultant will:  

• Familiarise themselves with ECHO rules and requirements and the awards and transaction lists being sampled.  
• Prepare samples by entity and communicate directly with each relevant stakeholder.  
• Review documentation provided and follow up on any missing or unclear documentation.  
• Prepare clear documentation packs with cover notes for auditor review and upload these to the auditor portal.  
• Follow up on any outstanding items post-review.  
• Assist with other direct finance tasks as required.  

Consultant Deliverables

The Consultant will:  

• Prepare expenditure listings in clear format for auditor sampling.  
• Separate audit sample to split it by entity/country/ organisation and send documentation requests.  
• Review all provided documentation to ‘pre-audit’ it and ensure it meets the audit requirements.  
• Request further clarity and supporting documentation where items are missing.   
• Prepare cover notes explaining each expenditure item sampled to facilitate easy cross-checking by the external auditors and upload complete documentation packs to the auditor portal.  
• Follow up on any clarifications required after the auditor review of documentation during fieldwork.  

Timeframe / Schedule

The agreement is for approximately 3 months on a part-time basis (some weeks will be more intense and then there may be breaks whilst awaiting auditor sampling or review) from early October 2026 to mid-January 2027. Maximum of 50 days’ work.  

The Consultant Will Report to

Senior Director of International Finance 

The Consultant Will Work Closely With

Country Finance colleagues, Country Programs Teams, Country Operations/HR Teams, Country and Regional Leadership, International Finance, Award Management Team.  

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance - Master’s Degree, CPA, or equivalent a plus.  
• At least 7+ years of international level progressive financial management experience within an INGO at field/overseas level.   
• Knowledge of Prosper Global country finance operations and policies and procedures is required. In particular, knowledge of Navigator, cost allocation policy, field finance manual and understanding of cash programming and distribution management is required.  
• Knowledge of ECHO regulations strongly preferred.  
• Fluency in English required. A second language (e.g. French or Arabic) may be beneficial.  
• Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Prosper Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding and Ethics

Prosper Global is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Prosper Global Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.