AD, Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit
Vitamin Angels · via
Happy Techies
💰 $110,000 - $140,000/yr
🌎 Remote
📍 Remote, California
Job Description:
- Lead Vitamin Angels’ internal audit function and provide independent assurance to the Audit & Finance Committee, Board and Senior Leadership Team
- Establish the enterprise risk management framework and prioritize financial, operational, programmatic, compliance and technology risks
- Build and maintain a living risk register with risk status, mitigation plans and ownership
- Establish regular risk reporting for the Senior Leadership Team and Board
- Facilitate cross-functional risk identification and assessment across entities, country offices, operations and programs
- Support scenario planning and contingency planning with the CFAO and Senior Leadership Team
- Establish the internal audit function and design the internal control framework across financial, operational, compliance and governance processes
- Develop a risk-based internal audit plan
- Conduct or coordinate internal audits, initially focusing on cash management, consultant and vendor access controls, grants compliance readiness, country operations and programs
- Track audit findings and control exceptions through remediation and report status to leadership and the Audit & Finance Committee
- Coordinate with external auditors
- Support the General Counsel and CFAO in strengthening the control environment and organizational understanding of risk and accountability
- Partner with the Director of Technology on cybersecurity risk governance
- Partner with General Counsel and Compliance on operating policies and control exceptions
- Own Risk, Compliance and Assurance results
- Provide periodic risk and audit updates to the General Counsel and CFAO
- Report administratively and operationally to the General Counsel, with a functional reporting relationship to the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee
- Establish daily work priorities in a collaborative, matrix management model
Requirements:
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation required
- 7+ years of combined experience in internal audit and enterprise risk management
- Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and challenge risk and control practices at all organizational levels
- Strong knowledge of governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance and audit methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Code of Ethics
- Direct experience applying risk-based internal auditing and understanding of the Three Lines Model
- Ability to present audit findings, recommendations and strategic insights to senior leadership, Audit & Finance Committee, and Boards
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiation, coaching and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading and delivering multiple projects with conflicting priorities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Native or professional-level English proficiency required
- Significant experience within a nonprofit, international development, global health, humanitarian, foundation, similar mission-based organization, or public sector
- Ability to design enterprise-wide frameworks, systems and processes
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational strategy and operations
- Exceptional facilitation, communication and stakeholder influence skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, create structure and drive results
- Valid passport, necessary travel visas, government-issued identification and ability to travel internationally
- Ability to lift or carry approximately 20–40 lbs. regularly
- Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods
- Ability to walk or hike on uneven surfaces, inclinations, stairs, extreme weather, long distances and elevation changes
- Ability to receive necessary vaccines and medication for travel
- Ability to manage stress with reasonable accommodations
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Remote work arrangement
- Domestic and international travel opportunities