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Senior Manager, Internal Audit

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

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Full-time Nairobi / London, Kenya / United Kingdom Senior Level International
Active since 15/05/2026

Job Description

Overview of the role and responsibilities

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

 

 

Job Overview/Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Finance) will design and lead audit programs with a strong focus on financial controls, compliance, and risk mitigation. This role provides independent, objective assurance that helps the organization operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity, particularly in financial operations and reporting.

 

The Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work.

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and execution of dynamic, risk-based audit programs with a strong emphasis on financial controls, compliance, and accuracy.
  • Develop and execute long term assignments in a timely manner.
  • Provide strategic insights from audit findings to support management decision-making and organizational performance.
  • Communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Build cross-functional consensus across departments to strengthen internal controls and financial accountability.
  • Guide financial audits practices for audit team members, fostering a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Review audit work for quality, consistency, and financial accuracy, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
  • Monitor and validate the implementation of management’s corrective action plans (CAPs) to address financial and operational deficiencies.
  • Continuously improve audit processes through the adoption of new tools, techniques, and data-driven approaches.

 

Key Working Relationships: 

Position Reports to:  Senior Director, Internal Audit
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: All levels of the IRC’s international program and headquarters’ departments, especially Finance functions.

External: Suppliers, Partners, External Auditors

 

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a business-related field.

Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA, CIA, or CFE (may be acquired within 2 years of hire date)

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of financial audit or financial management experience
  • Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis and Financial Analytics
  • Communications – Written and Oral English
  • COSO Internal Control Framework
  • Risk Management Principles and Techniques
  • Auditing Principles and Techniques
  • Knowledge of IRC Business Processes and Financial Systems is a plus
  • MS365 Office Tools (Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint)

Working Environment:

  • For U.S candidates only: this remote position is open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., but they must work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.
  • Travel up to 50% including possible travel to underdeveloped countries

 

UK Candidates:

UK based candidates who state that they have a disability and meet these criteria will be invited to interview.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

 

Recruitment Process: 

The process for this role will be as follows:

  • Screening call online (approximately 30 minutes)
  • 1:1 interview online with the Hiring Manager (approximately 45 minutes)
  • Panel interview online (approximately 1 hour) 

 

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 

 

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK. 

 

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

 

Compensation: Posted pay ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

  • UK Pay Range: £57,444 - £67,018
  • US Pay Range: $85,000 - $115,000 

 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

 

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

 

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Job Overview
Location Nairobi / London, Kenya / United Kingdom
Experience Level senior
Position International
Expiry Date (Deadline) Open Ended
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