Global Internal Audit (GIA) Advisor, Asia

Overview The GIA Advisor works under the supervision of the GIA Director. The department is responsible for performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in PSI’s financial reporting and other key processes, as well as assessing PSI’s compliance with both PSI’s and local policies, as well as certain key donor requirements, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses. The GIA Advisor will also provide additional internal audit support to local Asia PSI platforms, and may also be required to provide additional ad hoc support to PSI Headquarters in Washington DC and PSI platforms, including specific technical support services and / or capacity building and training support.

This is a local position based in Bangkok,Thailand

Responsibilities • Coordinate and perform assessments at PSI and PSI affiliate locations, in accordance with the schedule determined by the GIA Director and/or GIA Manager.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of specific GIA assessments, including liaising with the local offices to agree the timing of the assessments and coordinating with the appropriate PSI/Washington and local management to agree the scope of work to be performed at the platform.
• Perform assessments in accordance with the GIA guidelines, using the necessary templates and documentation standards to summarize the work performed. • Identify instances of non-compliance with PSI global/local policies and procedures, control weaknesses and errors in the recording of transactions.
• Develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses.
• Manage closing meetings with local management at the end of each assessment and summarize the key findings from the work performed.
• Produce a report after each assessment, using the GIA template, which summarizes the findings and recommendations to local management. The GIA Advisor is responsible for coordinating with local management to obtain timely management responses and for ensuring that the report is reviewed by the GIA Manager and GIA Director prior to being issued as final. • Liaise with local management, Regional Directors, the GIA Manager and the GIA Director to ensure any disputed findings or issues with the reports are resolved on a timely basis. • Report immediately to the GIA Manager and GIA Director any fraud or suspected fraud or misconduct identified during an assessment.
• Provide guidance and/or training to local staff around administrative, accounting and/or financial procedures as required. This may be ad hoc or more formal training. • Deliver technical assistance in administrative, accounting and/or financial procedures to local offices where this has been agreed and approved by the GIA Director. • Participate in the GIA risk assessment and scheduling process; • Identify improvement opportunities for PSI policies and procedures both at a local level and for PSI as an organization. • Identify improvement opportunities for GIA’s working practices.
• Perform additional ad hoc or special investigations at local offices, as approved by the GIA Director. • Perform all duties in a professional manner, in accordance with PSI policies and culture.

Requirements • CPA or equivalent qualification • Minimum 7-10 years professional experience, including either internal audit or external audit experience.
• English fluency essential • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English • Experience in not-for-profit sector beneficial • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong analytical and organizational skills • Ability to identify financial, operational and compliance risks and develop appropriate recommendations.

How to apply:

Apply online at http://www.psi.org . No calls or emails please!

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.