The Internal Audit Manager leads the internal audit function within the organization, providing independent oversight and assurance over financial, operational, and compliance activities. This role helps ensure stewardship, integrity, risk-management, and accountability in all ministries or departments. The person will also act, implicitly or explicitly, as a custodian of the organization's values and standards, aligning audit practices with Christian ethical principles.
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Develop a risk-based internal audit plan (annual/multi-year), in consultation with senior leadership and, where applicable, the Board or Audit Committee.
- Supervise and manage the performance of the internal audit team: assign audits, review plans, workpapers, and final audit reports.
- Conduct full audit cycles for financial, operational, compliance, program / ministry functions. This includes audits of internal controls, financial statements, fundraising / donations management, expense processes, procurement, and other relevant ministries or departments.
- Assess processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies or risk exposure, recommend improvements, and follow up to ensure implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure audits are carried out in accordance with relevant auditing standards (national / international) and organizational policies, as well as with Christian ethical and confidentiality standards.
- Report audit findingsboth positive as well as issuesto leadership, Audit/Risk Committee, or Board. Present clear, actionable, well-documented reports.
- Provide advisory services when needed: help management assess risk, design controls, or respond to regulatory or legal requirements.
- Monitor compliance with donor / grant requirements, legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
- Maintain integrity, transparency, and confidentiality in audit work.
- Assist in staff training and development, especially in internal control awareness, financial stewardship, and audit response.
- Where appropriate, participate in ministry or spiritual life of the organization, modeling Christian values (integrity, humility, honesty, service).
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, or equivalent). If IT audits are part of the scope, CISA or similar desirable.
- Advanced degree (Master's) or additional qualifications in risk management, governance, audit methodology, or nonprofit management is a plus.
Experience & Technical Skills
- Several years of audit experience (often 5-10 years), including internal audit, financial / operational audit, in either nonprofit / ministry or commercial settings.
- Prior supervisory or management role in auditing: leading audit teams, reviewing others work, and managing/reporting up.
- Demonstrable understanding of internal controls frameworks (e.g. COSO, or locally-applicable ones), risk assessment, compliance, financial management.
- Strong ability to analyze financial and operational data; proficient in auditing tools, spreadsheets, possibly computer-aided audit tools.
- Good knowledge of regulatory, tax, grant/donor compliance if applicable to the ministry / funding environment.
Personal / Character & Fit
- A mature Christian, whose faith is evident in character: integrity, humility, honesty, confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills able to present findings clearly and diplomatically, especially in ministry settings where relationships are important.
- Ability to balance technical rigor with sensitivity to Christian ministry culture.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple audit projects, prioritizing, working under deadlines.
- High attention to detail; methodical, with ability to see both the big picture risk and the small process failures.
- High ethical standards; unwavering commitment to stewardship of funds, transparency, fairness.
- Discipleship Group Leader
Additional / Preferred
- Experience or familiarity working in church, nonprofit, or faith-based ministry context.
- Understanding of donor/grant monitoring and compliance.
- Comfort with cross-departmental collaboration (ministries, finance, operations).
- Ability to train or build capacity in others (e.g. staff in ministries) about financial controls, stewardship, and audit response.
