Key responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of a range of assignments as set out in the Internal Audit Plan including several audits in Africa and, exceptionally in other regions
• Planning and undertaking of audits required by donors (where Internal Audit reviews meet donor requirements)
• Management of one other Internal Auditor.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes
• Make cost effective and value-added recommendations in response to diverse risks in a challenging and complex environment
• Produce high quality professional reports and present this work to management and Committee.
• Track and report on management’s implementation of Audit Recommendations
• Support and advise management in their duty to prevent, detect and respond to fraud
• Carry out Special Investigations into fraud or other financial wrongdoing within Trócaire and partner organisations, as required, under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan and Annual Assurance Report
• which provides an opinion on Trócaire’s control and risk environment to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Regular attendance at Trócaire Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Apply the standards and ethics of the International Professional Practice Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Represent Trócaire at relevant cross sector networks and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or Internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification with minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in internal audit

Essential Requirements
Core Technical skills

• Experience in internal or external audit, this must include experience of fraud or financial investigations, gained through professional roles, secondments, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within international, multi-entity organisations, ideally within the NGO, charity, or development sector
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO)
• Proven experience in delivering risk-based audits across multiple geographies and operational contexts
• Ability to assess controls in complex environments, including remote or high-risk locations
• Experience reviewing programme delivery, partner organisations, and field operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Willing and able to travel and work in challenging environments (approx. 2-3 trips per year of 1-2 weeks duration)

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Experience reporting to Audit Committees or Boards, including drafting high-quality papers and presenting findings clearly to senior stakeholders
• Ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across cultures and regions
• Experience working with senior leadership teams, country offices, and external auditors/donors
• Confidence to challenge practices constructively while maintaining strong working relationships
• Excellent Positive Communication Skills both Written & Oral, in fluent English, in particular the ability to write concise reports
• Effective IT skills

Leadership & Management

• Experience managing audit assignments end-to-end, and mentoring junior team members where applicable
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits across different countries simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in complex or sensitive situations
• Flexible approach to work
• An Inquisitive & Co-operative Working Style
• Self-starting, with the ability to work on own initiative without day-to-day supervision

Desirable

• Experience with donor compliance (e.g. institutional donors, grant audits)
• Exposure to data analytics or audit software tools
• Additional languages relevant to the organisation’s regions of operation
• Awareness of risks specific to NGOs, such as partner risk, fund misuse, and operating in fragile or high-risk environments
• A commitment to social justice and the ethos of Trócaire

• Planning and delivery of a range of assignments as set out in the Internal Audit Plan including several audits in Africa and, exceptionally in other regions
• Planning and undertaking of audits required by donors (where Internal Audit reviews meet donor requirements)
• Management of one other Internal Auditor.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes
• Make cost effective and value-added recommendations in response to diverse risks in a challenging and complex environment
• Produce high quality professional reports and present this work to management and Committee.
• Track and report on management’s implementation of Audit Recommendations
• Support and advise management in their duty to prevent, detect and respond to fraud
• Carry out Special Investigations into fraud or other financial wrongdoing within Trócaire and partner organisations, as required, under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan and Annual Assurance Report which provides an opinion on Trócaire’s control and risk environment to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Regular attendance at Trócaire Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Apply the standards and ethics of the International Professional Practice Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Represent Trócaire at relevant cross sector networks and initiatives.

• Experience in internal or external audit, this must include experience of fraud or financial investigations, gained through professional roles, secondments, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within international, multi-entity organisations, ideally within the NGO, charity, or development sector
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO)
• Proven experience in delivering risk-based audits across multiple geographies and operational contexts
• Ability to assess controls in complex environments, including remote or high-risk locations
• Experience reviewing programme delivery, partner organisations, and field operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Willing and able to travel and work in challenging environments (approx. 2-3 trips per year of 1-2 weeks duration)
• Experience reporting to Audit Committees or Boards, including drafting high-quality papers and presenting findings clearly to senior stakeholders
• Ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across cultures and regions
• Experience working with senior leadership teams, country offices, and external auditors/donors
• Confidence to challenge practices constructively while maintaining strong working relationships
• Excellent Positive Communication Skills both Written & Oral, in fluent English, in particular the ability to write concise reports
• Effective IT skills
• Experience managing audit assignments end-to-end, and mentoring junior team members where applicable
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits across different countries simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in complex or sensitive situations
• Flexible approach to work
• An Inquisitive & Co-operative Working Style
• Self-starting, with the ability to work on own initiative without day-to-day supervision

• Chartered Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or Internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification with minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in internal audit