Senior Director, Internal Audit

About the role

Prosper Global, a humanitarian organization formerly known as Mercy Corps, is recruiting a Senior Director, Internal Audit (SDIA) based in The Hague, with the position open to candidates willing to work in the Netherlands, France, Belgium or Switzerland. The Internal Audit Unit sits within the Ethics and Compliance Department and reports to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, with direct access to the Chair of the Joint Audit and Risk Committee. The SDIA provides independent assurance and strategic insight to leadership and the committee, and manages the internal audit function across a complex global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy, evaluating internal controls around new business models and funding mechanisms, and producing clear audit reports and recommendations.
• Lead or oversee about 2 to 4 field audits per year, including travel to international locations, and support special scope audits requested by senior management or the JARC.
• Manage the IAU team, set expectations, coach staff and strengthen data analytics and continuous auditing capabilities.
• Work with the COO, CFO, Global Controller, procurement, grant compliance, international finance and program operations teams, and coordinate with external auditors.
• Serve as a standing member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and update the JARC on audit findings and corrective actions.
• Integrate safeguarding into the work and encourage reporting of concerns through the Integrity Hotline.

Required profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Finance, and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credentials.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance or assurance, including leading audit functions in complex multinational organizations.
• Experience in humanitarian, international development or non-profit settings, and knowledge of US government, EU and major donor compliance frameworks.
• Experience engaging with boards, audit committees or equivalent governance bodies, and working overseas.

Required skills

• Certifications such as CPA, CISA, CFE, CRMA or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of international internal audit standards.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with financial and non-financial audiences.

The role involves up to 40% travel to field locations, which may include insecure or harsh environments. Prosper Global offers 5% of time for learning activities and is an equal opportunity employer.