Staff Auditor

Habitat for Humanity International - HQ; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal days

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International seeks a Staff Auditor to evaluate internal controls across HFHI headquarters, international offices, and select programs. This remote US-based role requires 40-60% travel and interaction with diverse teams worldwide.

The staff will plan, execute and report audits, develop risk-based programs, and ensure compliance with IPPF and HFHI standards. Strong audit experience and COSO knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, IT, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional audit experience with external/internal audits.
• International travel and cross-cultural communications experience.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; COSO framework knowledge.
• Excellent English communication skills; strong problem solving and project management.
• Experience in non-profit audits and Big 4 familiarity preferred.
• Proficiency with audit software (Galvanize HighBond) and data analytics.
• Experience with government and grant requirements beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, execution and reporting of audits across departments.
• Prepare audit planning memos and test plans.
• Perform fieldwork and document findings per IPPF and IAD standards.
• Peer review audit deliverables and provide feedback for quality.
• Draft findings and monitor corrective actions for audit reports.
• Coordinate monitoring of outstanding audit recommendations.
• Lead audits under supervision and support the IAD annual plan.
• Perform consulting and advisory activities as needed.

Skills

English communication

Project management

Critical thinking

Data analytics

Cross-cultural communication

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Accounting/Finance/IT

Tools

Galvanize HighBond

Microsoft Office

COSO Framework

Job description

Opportunity Type

Regular

Summary

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Staff Auditor. The Staff Auditor will help evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls of various departments at HFHI's headquarters, HFHI's international area offices, and selected programs of Habitat's U.S. and international organizations. This position will be remotely based within the US and will require 40-60% domestic and/or international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, execution, and reporting on operational, financial and compliance audits in the designated areas. (20%)
• Assist in the preparation of the audit planning memo, risk-based audit programs and test plans which defines specific procedures to be performed during an audit. (5%)
• Conduct audit fieldwork work papers, findings, and recommendations for compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor International Professional Standards and HFHI Internal Audit Department (IAD) Standards. (20%)
• Conduct peer reviews of other audit staff's audit documentation and working papers to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with internal audit standards. Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement. (5%)
• Draft finding and recommendations audit report in accordance with and monitor the quality of audit reports to ensure compliance with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and HFHI IAD Standards. (15%)
• Document processes, procedures, and test results. (5%)
• Coordinate the monitoring of outstanding audit recommendations. (5%)
• Plan, coordinate and performing consulting and advisory services as appropriate for the organization. (5%)
• Assist in the development of the IAD annual risk-based internal audit plan. (5%)
• Lead auditor assigned to the audit projects under his/her responsibility, will provide guidance and overall review of deliverables. (10%)
• Assists the VP/Director/Manager of Internal Audit on any other duties as assigned by management of Internal Audit as needed. The above duties could include supporting other internal audit units and audit activities, such as the SOAR process, audit committee package and risk assessment process. (5%)

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience with external and internal audits, forensic accounting investigations, preferably with a public accounting firm.
• Experience with international travel and/or cross-cultural communications.
• Expert level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as a good understanding of the COSO - International Control Integrated Framework.
• Excellent English, verbal and written, communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and project management skills.
• Preferred: 3 years of domestic and international experience in internal or external audit management, preferably with a large international non-profit government, corporate organizations, or Big 4 Accounting Firm.
• Experience auditing construction activities and Micro-Finance operations.
• Proficiency with auditing software such as Galvanize HighBond or others.
• Experience using data analytics tools to create queries and trend analysis reports.
• Experience in non-profit Internal Audits, particularly executing audits of controls and transactions related to government and corporate grant requirements.
• Spanish, verbal and written, communication skills would be beneficial.

Hiring Range

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is: $55,600.00 USD - $82,675 USD / Annual

HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes the following:

• vacation leave
• sick leave
• personal days
• health insurance options
• retirement plan contributions
• life insurance

About Us

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect. Habitat for Humanity International is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify information (English/Spanish) Right to work (English/Spanish)

Ethical Responsibilities and Background Screening

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.