Lead Auditor, Office of the Inspector General Audit Unit - GL D - Defined Duration until December 2028The Lead Auditor is a qualified and experienced auditor who will lead, and be part of, audit teams comprising experienced professionals in the Audit Unit of the OIG.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Lead Auditor will:
1. Plan and lead the implementation of audits and advisory reviews at the Global Fund Secretariat and in implementing countries in accordance with IIA Standards; Including:
Finalise the audit risk assessment to define the scope and objectives of audit and advisory engagements for subsequent review by OIG Senior Stakeholders
Ensuring engagements are completed within the standard timelines set out in the Audit Stakeholder Engagement Model
Ensuring engagements are properly budgeted and monitored against budgets
Engage with Senior stakeholders in relation to the engagement including other partner organizations and assurance providers
2. Lead the management of external consultants and OIG Staff when required on audits and advisory reviews; Including:
The validation of work performed by the team through review of audit working papers & procedures and ensuring audit files comply with IIA standards
Undertake routine coaching and performance development of team members during engagements
3. Identify potential risk areas and internal control improvements in the course of audits;
4. Analyze evidence gathered and communicate findings and recommendations to auditees through oral briefings and written reports;
5. Discuss and agree on recommended management actions and timelines with auditees;
6. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of actions taken by management in response to audit work and reviews, ensuring effective follow up;
7. Provide clearly and succinctly written evidence-based audit reports for entire assignment or portion of assignment;
8. Take initiative in identifying appropriate audit tools, best practices, and identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in accordance with IIA and/or ISSAI standards; and
9. Perform other duties as required by the Head of Audit, including undertaking sensitive reviews;
10. Training and induction of staff and consultants.
11. Performs review of work performed by auditors and external consultants, prior to the Audit Manager's review
Subject to change by the Inspector General at any time at their sole discretion.
Qualifications
Essential:
12. University degree or equivalent in Accounting/Business Administration, Economics or related fields; and
13. Internal audit certification and/or certification from an internationally recognized accountancy body or equivalent professional training.
Experience
Essential:
14. Substantial experience in audit or a related area such as accounting, business administration/analysis, program/project evaluation and monitoring.
15. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting; and
16. Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector.
17. Proven ability to develop trust and confidence in multicultural environments.
18. Proven success in collaboration; team work and knowledge sharing.
Desirable:
19. Over seven years’ experience in audit or a related area such as accounting, business administration/analysis, program/project evaluation and monitoring.
20. Experience conducting audits in developing countries.
21. Experience in international development; and
22. Experience and knowledge related to public health, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Competencies
Languages:
An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Core Competencies:
23. Global Fund Awareness & Mind-set
24. Service Orientation
25. Drive for Results
26. Collaboration
27. Interaction
28. Adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Global Fund Strategic Understanding
29. Business
30. Country Context
31. Disease Knowledge
32. Governance understanding
33. Industry awareness
Global Fund Functional Understanding
34. Finance
35. IT
36. Procurement and Supply Chain
37. Operational Policy
38. Multicultural understanding
Audit Related Skills
39. Analytics
40. Due Diligence
41. Risk
Core Audit Skills
42. Internal Control Knowledge
43. Internal Audit Methodology
44. Root Cause Analysis
45. Audit recommendations
46. Business Process Analysis
47. Fraud prevention and detection
Advanced Core Audit Skills
48. Audit Communications
49. Application of Audit Methodology
Project & Team Management
50. Project Management
51. Team Management
52. Coaching
Special Travel Requirements
The position may require frequent travel and stays of sometimes up to one month conducting audits covering program and project sites in developing countries.
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Job Posting End Date
10 February 2026