FINCA International, one of the world microfinance institutions leaders, provides financial services to over one million customers through 22 subsidiaries and operating in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. FINCA Haiti SA, an affiliate of FINCA International, established in Haiti since 1989 providing financial services in several departments of the country, is recruiting a Corporate Audit Manager.
Mission
To alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets, create jobs and raise their standard of living.
Vision
To build a global network of sustainable and scalable social enterprises that improve lives worldwide.

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To that effect, The Corporate Audit Manager (CAM) will design, build and implement audit plans based on risks and will supervise the Monitoring, Review and Capacity Building processes of the Corporate Audit Department in accordance with the FINCA International Corporate Audit Directives and International Standards on Auditing. The Corporate Audit Manager reports to the FINCA International Regional Corporate Audit Manager (RCAM) who reports to the Global Chief Auditor in Washington, DC Headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
I. INTERNAL AUDIT ENGAGEMENT PLANNING, EXECUTION AND SUPERVISION (60%)

• Oversee the execution of the internal Audit plan for his/her subsidiary: ensure that planned audits are completed when expected. Anticipate planning issues and is proactive in resolving planning conflicts, delays or ad hoc requests in coordination with the Regional Cooperate Audit Manager.
• Lead internal Audit assignments at subsidiary or Regional level
• Participate to audit engagement under the supervision of another manager: collaborate and contribute to the effective realization of the audit assignment
• Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects, analysis, trends and any relevant information via written reports and/or oral presentations on a timely basis, according to planned reporting schedule or as required/necessary to the subsidiary management and audit committee
• Develop ad hoc and creative communication with the subsidiary management in order to support management in the realization of their objective and to help the internal audit department as a whole in maintaining permanent knowledge of local issues, topics and relevant information.
• Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Help maintain an image of the internal audit activity which is one of positively contributing to the FINCA mission and goals.
• Participate to on-going networking with the other internal auditors in the regions and across the network
• Assists the Regional Corporate Audit Manager in managing internal audit staff and in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of the organization’s audit risk areas and provides input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.

• Participate to projects for the internal audit group regionally or globally as assigned by the Regional Corporate Audit Manager, the Deputy Global Chief Auditor or the Global Chief Auditor. He / She may be assigned functional leading responsibility for the entire internal audit group Regional or globally
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management and board meetings, and with external organizations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style as necessary; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes him/herself available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Requests and applies feedback (internally and externally); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

- 4 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years supervisory or project management experience.

- Experience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.

- Knowledge of control and risk self-assessment facilitation techniques.

- Knowledge of the environment regulations, and laws.

- Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.

- Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.

- Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and working knowledge of contemporary control frameworks.

- Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including but not limited to applicable reporting, disclosure, financial reporting and accounting principles and practices.

- Skill in collecting and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

- Good skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

- Good skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.

- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, and ideally other business software to prepare work papers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.

- Effective verbal and written communications in English and local language, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.

- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment.



Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

- CIA and/or CFE certification highly desired. (If not CIA or CFE, the candidate must be willing to become certified.)

- A second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT, IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, HR, Legal, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required experience

- Good knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.



Language Skills



Fluency in native language of the subsidiary and English is required.

Spanish a plus.



Reasoning Ability

• Extensive skill in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines;

• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement;

• Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines;

• Considerable skill in negotiating issues and solving problems;

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment;





Computer Skills



• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including but not limited to applicable reporting, disclosure, financial reporting and accounting principles and practices;

• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, or eventually audit packages, and other business software to prepare work papers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses; - Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement;





KEY DELIVERABLES



Business (credit) evaluations

Internal Control evaluations

Financial evaluations

Fraud risk assessments



KEY RELATIONSHIPS



Corporate Regional Audit Manager

Deputy Global Chief Auditor

Global Forensic Audit Manager

Subsidiary’s Management Boards

Subsidiary’s Audit Committees

External Auditors

Central Bank/ Superintendencies of Banks



TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to frequently travel within the country and some international travel.

CV, Motivation letter