Job Description

Starting date: December 2025

Overall purpose of the position

The Internal Audit Officer supports the Director of Finance and the Internal Audit Function through internal audits, evaluating internal controls and risks and coordinating external audits: project, donor and HD-mandated. The Internal Audit Officer may travel to conduct field audit missions.


Working under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Internal Audit Officer works in close collaboration with the Accounting Finance and HR teams in Geneva and globally.

The main responsibilities are:

Coordinate audits preparation with HD offices (50%) Plans and conduct process and transactional testing Plans and conduct field missions upon request by the head of Internal Audit Plan and conduct compliance missions as requested by the Director of Finance or finance Function Prepare documentation for internal and external audits File and archive all required audit documentation, reporting, and administrative documents Ensure quality and completeness of supporting documents submitted to auditors Consolidate audit recommendations and monitor the status of their implementation Focus on continuous improvements of processes and internal controls

Qualifications

Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Arabic and French an added value. Audit or accounting degree (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) or working towards a certification Minimum of 2 - 3 years of audit experience, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with Jet Reports and Business Central is an asset Industry experience: not-for-profit, project-based, donor-funded and grant-based preferred

Interpersonal skills needed for the position:

Ability to

meet deadlines

and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proactive

, curious and committed to continuous improvement of processes and controls Strong

collaboration skills;

able to work in

cross-regional and remote teams

Strong analytical skills

Diplomacy and tact

in interactions with internal and external stakeholders High degree of integrity and professional scepticism Adaptable and resilient to the operational and contextual changes

To apply, please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a motivation letter in a single PDF file to hrgeneva@hdcentre.org by

23 October 2025

. Please include "

Internal Audit Officer

" in the subject line of your email.

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