Internal Audit Associate: Risk & Controls Lead

Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research; Palmira; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 90.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alliance Bioversity International – CIAT seeks an Associate Officer in Internal Audit to plan and execute risk-based audits across operational, financial, and programmatic areas. The role emphasizes independence, evidence-based observations, and practical recommendations to strengthen governance and controls.

The incumbent will work from the Palmira, Colombia operations center, engaging with diverse stakeholders, leveraging data analytics, and supporting the annual audit plan.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and donor compliance requirements.
• 6+ years of relevant internal or external audit, risk, or compliance experience.
• CIAS/CISA or equivalent desirable.
• Understanding of GIAS and COSO frameworks.
• Experience with audit management systems (Ideagen) or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Design, plan and execute risk-based audit work plans and fieldwork.
• Engage with auditees and stakeholders to gather information and support engagements.
• Maintain independence, objectivity, and confidentiality per GIAS and IA Charter.
• Communicate findings clearly and drive agreed actions.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.
• Prepare audit reports and dashboards and monitor remediation progress.

Conocimientos

Audit experience

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Independence

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Herramientas

Ideagen

Power BI

Agresso/Unit4

ACL/IDEA

Descripción del empleo

Alliance Bioversity International – CIAT seeks an Associate Officer in Internal Audit to plan and execute risk-based audits across operational, financial, and programmatic areas. The role emphasizes independence, evidence-based observations, and practical recommendations to strengthen governance and controls.

The incumbent will work from the Palmira, Colombia operations center, engaging with diverse stakeholders, leveraging data analytics, and supporting the annual audit plan.