Internal Auditor

Job Overview

Partners In Health (PIH) Lesotho is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to strengthen financial governance, risk management, and compliance within the organization. This internship role provides a unique opportunity to support internal audit processes across PIH’s donor-funded programs and field operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to international and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Risk Management: Develop and maintain internal audit plans aligned with PIH Lesotho’s strategic and donor priorities. Conduct risk assessments to identify key vulnerabilities and recommend effective mitigation measures.
• Evaluate existing internal controls and propose enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency across departments.
• Conducting Audits: Perform audits across all PIH Lesotho funding streams and field offices to ensure compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and statutory laws.
• Undertake field visits to supported sites to assess the adequacy of internal controls, financial integrity, and adherence to operational standards.
• Assist with external audit coordination by providing documentation and clarifications to auditors and donors.
• Reporting and Communication: Produce timely, evidence-based audit reports for the Senior Leadership Team with actionable recommendations to enhance internal governance and safeguard resources.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure prompt implementation and monitor the recurrence of issues.
• Capacity Building: Advise departments on compliance, donor regulations, and internal control systems, while contributing to policy and procedure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRCMP are advantageous.
• Membership in a recognized professional accounting or auditing body is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of audit experience, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Knowledge of internal control systems, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, or advanced Excel) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to rural, hard-to-reach PIH-supported health facilities.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent report-writing skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to manage confidential information discreetly and work independently.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in audit and compliance within a global health NGO environment.
• Professional mentorship and exposure to internationally recognized audit practices.
• Contribution to strengthening transparency and accountability in global health systems.
• Opportunities for growth and transition into full-time roles within the organization.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Sector: Non-profit / Global Health / Finance & Audit
• Job Type: Internship (Full-time, On-site)
• International Applicant: Considered (Lesotho work eligibility preferred)
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Auditing, Accounting, or Finance; CIA/CPA/CISA/CRCMP preferred.
• Job Categories: Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, NGO Governance

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