Key responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of a range of assignments as set out in the Internal Audit Plan including several audits in Africa and, exceptionally in other regions
• Planning and undertaking of audits required by donors (where Internal Audit reviews meet donor requirements)
• Management of one other Internal Auditor.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes
• Make cost effective and value-added recommendations in response to diverse risks in a challenging and complex environment
• Produce high quality professional reports and present this work to management and Committee.
• Track and report on management’s implementation of Audit Recommendations
• Support and advise management in their duty to prevent, detect and respond to fraud
• Carry out Special Investigations into fraud or other financial wrongdoing within Trócaire and partner organisations, as required, under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan and Annual Assurance Report
• which provides an opinion on Trócaire’s control and risk environment to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Regular attendance at Trócaire Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Apply the standards and ethics of the International Professional Practice Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Represent Trócaire at relevant cross sector networks and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or Internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification with minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in internal audit

Essential Requirements
Core Technical skills

• Experience in internal or external audit, this must include experience of fraud or financial investigations, gained through professional roles, secondments, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within international, multi-entity organisations, ideally within the NGO, charity, or development sector
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO)
• Proven experience in delivering risk-based audits across multiple geographies and operational contexts
• Ability to assess controls in complex environments, including remote or high-risk locations
• Experience reviewing programme delivery, partner organisations, and field operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Willing and able to travel and work in challenging environments (approx. 2-3 trips per year of 1-2 weeks duration)

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Experience reporting to Audit Committees or Boards, including drafting high-quality papers and presenting findings clearly to senior stakeholders
• Ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across cultures and regions
• Experience working with senior leadership teams, country offices, and external auditors/donors
• Confidence to challenge practices constructively while maintaining strong working relationships
• Excellent Positive Communication Skills both Written & Oral, in fluent English, in particular the ability to write concise reports
• Effective IT skills

Leadership & Management

• Experience managing audit assignments end-to-end, and mentoring junior team members where applicable
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits across different countries simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in complex or sensitive situations
• Flexible approach to work
• An Inquisitive & Co-operative Working Style
• Self-starting, with the ability to work on own initiative without day-to-day supervision

Desirable

• Experience with donor compliance (e.g. institutional donors, grant audits)
• Exposure to data analytics or audit software tools
• Additional languages relevant to the organisation’s regions of operation
• Awareness of risks specific to NGOs, such as partner risk, fund misuse, and operating in fragile or high-risk environments
• A commitment to social justice and the ethos of Trócaire