Growth Units Internal Audit Lead

Job Description

About the Organization

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Job Summary

You will manage internal audit operations in partnership with Country Leadership to promote operational efficiency and prevent/ detect fraud in our Growth Unit program. The Growth Unit comprise of Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia. This Manager-level role includes strategic planning, implementing the audit plan, and overseeing a team of audit professionals. You will help support organisational growth by strengthening financial controls. You will be a part of Internal Audit department and will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit and work closely with senior leaders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Audit Strategy and Plans: Create an annual audit plan and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to align audit efforts with organizational priorities.
• Execute Audits and Address Requests: Implement the annual audit plan using the internal audit methodology while responding to management requests with the same rigor.
• Collaborate on Corrective Actions: Work with management to develop and monitor corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Quarterly Reporting to Leadership: Provide quarterly reports to Country Directors and Growth Unit Leadership, highlighting financial control gaps and recommending actionable next steps.
• Strengthen Team Capacity: Deliver training and mentorship to internal audit staff to enhance skills, build capacity, and ensure high quality audit reports.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Educational Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in risk based auditing with a focus on operational and financial control
• Experience managing relationships with senior management with the aim to influence attitudes and support them to embed internal controls across the organization
• Experience with audit software, including data analytics tools.
• Fluent in both French and English.

What We Look For

• Diverse experiences and perspectives. Diversity makes us stronger, so we seek professionals with unique backgrounds or perspectives. We especially value leaders who deeply understand the farming communities we serve.
• Humility and self-awareness. We keep farmers at the heart of our daily work. We look for compassionate, humble leaders who put the mission before the team, and the team before themselves. Our best leaders bring out the best in others, engage thoughtfully with input, and use feedback as a fuel for growth.
• Independent problem-solving. In agriculture, each growing season brings new challenges. We look for people who can solve problems and propose future innovations without being asked. We value critical thinking, curiosity, the ability to analyze complex situations with data, and a drive to prioritize what matters most for farmers.
• Thorough execution. We roll up our sleeves to deliver products to our customers in deeply rural areas. We look for people who rise to challenges and get stuff done. We run on strong systems, effective plans, and a fierce commitment to seeing things through.
• Clear communication. We must earn the trust of farmers and the goodwill of governments. We look for people who can motivate their audiences and share ideas in a clear and concise way. We value logical arguments, crisp writing, and the ability to rally a team behind a vision.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia.