Global Assurance & Internal Audit Lead - Remote-First

Awana International; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Hybrid office option (St. Charles, IL;

Job summary

Awana Clubs International (ACI) is seeking a Global Assurance & Internal Audit Manager to lead the implementation of its Global Assurance Framework across international affiliates, audits, and governance. This role combines internal audit, operational review, financial stewardship, and advisory support.

Working with affiliate leadership, you will strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance, and provide management with independent assurance while traveling internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, nonprofit accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience conducting operational and compliance audits.
• Ability to work independently in international environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Advanced Excel & Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute Global Assurance Framework with risk-based audits and desk reviews of international affiliates.
• Perform on-site reviews of financial records, internal controls, and grant expenditures.
• Coordinate annual external audits and liaise with audit firms.
• Train affiliate finance personnel on internal controls and reporting.
• Prepare reports for CFO, executive leadership, and Board Finance Committee.
• Track audit findings and remediation status across the global ministry.

Skills

Internal audits

Financial reporting

Nonprofit accounting

Excel & Google Sheets

Cross-cultural communication

Independent work

Audit planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Awana Clubs International (ACI) is seeking a Global Assurance & Internal Audit Manager to lead the implementation of its Global Assurance Framework across international affiliates, audits, and governance. This role combines internal audit, operational review, financial stewardship, and advisory support.

Working with affiliate leadership, you will strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance, and provide management with independent assurance while traveling internationally as needed.