Internal Audit Manager

Human Appeal; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Appeal is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function within the Performance and Accountability department at our Cheadle, Manchester location. The role focuses on enhancing risk management, internal controls, and compliance across UK operations and field offices.

You will oversee audit activities, develop methodology and annual plans, and report to the Audit Committee. Candidates should have strong leadership and NGO auditing experience, plus professional

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or business management with professional qualification.
• Significant experience in internal audit at NGO or international focus preferred.
• Strong risk management, governance and control framework knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an audit methodology, strategy and annual plan.
• Oversee internal audit activity UK-wide and at field offices.
• Lead audit team and provide training and oversight.
• Prepare reports for Audit Committee and annual internal audit report.
• Support year-end accounts processes and liaise with regulators.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

ACA/ACCA/CIA/CMIIA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Who We Are

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager within the Performance and Accountability department based at Cheadle, Manchester. The Internal audit manager will manage and develop the Internal Audit function of Human Appeal, to monitor the effectiveness of Human Appeal’s risk management and internal control environment in the UK and at Field Office level. All with a view to mitigating risk, providing assurance, improving organisational effectiveness, and ensuring that Human Appeal fulfill their obligations to international and government compliance, including Charity Commission and institutional funding requirements, ultimately fortifying trust in Human Appeal and therefore facilitating the acquisition and retention of donor support.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Internal Audit methodology, strategy and annual plan, with consultation with the Audit Committee
• Oversee all Internal Audit activity at Human Appeal UK and at Field Office level, including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope, agree terms of reference, present the findings and follow-up on recommendations and agreed action plans
• Provide training, support and oversight to the Internal Audit team, ensuring that all staff take a consistent approach to the Internal Audit cycle in-line with Human Appeal’s audit methodology
• Regularly review Human Appeal’s approach towards identifying and managing risks and supporting relevant teams; seek to implement continual improvement to the Internal Audit cycle
• Act as a global ambassador for the Internal Audit function at Human Appeal, working with staff to promote a culture of risk awareness and support in assessing and mitigating risks
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement. Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings as well as providing advice on compliance matters and review documentations
• Prepare and present reports that reflect each audit’s results and document process, as well as producing quarterly reports for the Audit Committee and an annual Internal Audit report on the overall effectiveness of Human Appeal’s internal control environment in all its offices and arrangements
• Conduct and oversee Internal Audit investigations related to serious incidents in the UK or at Field Office level if instances of fraud or other significant irregularities are identified
• Develop and maintain strong internal communication channels with Human Appeal Managers, Field Offices and Audit Committee
• Develop and maintain strong communication channels with external regulators and auditing bodies
• Support the wider Finance department with the year-end accounts process to ensure it is accurate, timely and compliant
• Represent Human Appeal at relevant sector meetings
• Engage in continued professional development regarding the INGO sectors rules, regulations, best practices, tools techniques and performance standards

NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned

Candidate essential criteria

• Degree-educated, ideally in a related field e.g. Finance, Accounting, Audit or Business Management
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Internal Audit
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in people management
• Experience working in an Internal Audit remit at an NGO and / or with a global focus is desirable
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance and internal control framework
• Experience planning and delivering risk-based audit programmes
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop audit teams
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management and Board/Audit Committee level
• Knowledge of charity sector regulations, funding arrangements and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, objectivity and professional judgement

Candidate desirable criteria

• Experience working within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation
• Knowledge of Charity Commission regulations and SORP reporting requirements
• Experience auditing grant-funded programmes and donor-funded projects
• Experience using audit management and data analytics tools
• Understanding of safeguarding, anti-fraud and anti-corruption frameworks
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or equivalent professional body
• Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives

If you have any questions about the position, please do contact Human Appeal on [e-mail]

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.

Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.