Internal Auditor
Amsterdam
- Organization: MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières (Artsen Zonder Grenzen) - Netherlands
- Location: Amsterdam
- Grade:
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Occupational Groups:
- Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
- Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
- Closing Date:
MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.
We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.
People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity abilities.
The Control & Audit Unit is looking for an:
Internal Auditor (full time)
- Based in Amsterdam -
The Control & Audit Unit is a staff department that reports to the General Director and the Board of the association. The Controller is responsible to ensure the availability of quality data for decision making on steering and management control, for internal and external accountability and to supply expertise to the board and management on issues of governance and compliance to the principles of good governance codes, rules and regulations. Internal Audit is positioned in the Control & Audit Unit with the Controller fulfilling the role of Chief Audit Executive (CAE). This Unit is seeking an internal auditor to join their team on 1st July 2025.
As an internal auditor, you select auditing priorities based on a risk-based methodology and perform regular audits focusing on effectiveness and efficiency of our processes but also looking into competence of management and compliance in our country programmes and office in Amsterdam. You will be reporting your findings to the Audit & Risk Committee as well as the general and medical management teams. You will be part of a small team and, you may act as an audit team leader during your visits to Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) country programmes. These audit visits will be for 10-15 working days and will be performed 4-6 times a year. You may initiate and perform whistle-blower and fraud investigations as well as specific audits and reviews, resulting in recommendations for improvements. The principal objective of the position is to enhance the internal auditing and implement an effective audit program for both the country programme and HQ activities.
As this role is based in Amsterdam, the ideal candidate should either already be based in The Netherlands or have the means to relocate to The Netherlands independently and have a valid work visa.
Main responsibilities
You use your auditing expertise to analyse the organisation and its broad range of processes and systems, select auditing priorities based on an assessment of the control environment. You report on its adequacy and possible shortcomings. You plan, organise and execute audits. You may initiate and perform or coordinate whistle-blower investigations, fraud investigations and other specific audits, reviews and inquiries.
You collaborate with senior staff of country programs and MSF-NL on the presentation of audit findings. You build consensus to follow-up on recommendations, and you persist to realise improvements.
You find ways to deal with conflicting information, act within your mandate and retain your independence.
When needed you act as Audit Team leader to manage the execution of an audit.
Specific tasks
Annual audit plan
Coordination and performance of internal audits within the organization in accordance with the annual audit plan
Quality assurance of audit programmes, maintenance of the handbook of internal auditing
Advice and recommendations to senior leadership and to the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board
Advice and recommendations to country program management on improvements in their processes, procedures and administration
Fraud investigations and follow-up on whistle- blower cases.
Reports, on progress findings and follow-up
Up to date knowledge on internal audit practices
Candidate profile
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (BSC/MSC in accountancy or business administration)
A minimum of two years’ experience in auditing, preferably in a supervisory role. Operational field experience in an NGO providing humanitarian aid or a medical organisation will give you a strong advantage.
You are able to look at processes and projects at a more strategic level; however, you do not forget that audit also requires a structured meticulous approach with sound underlying evidence, well documented.
You are an enthusiastic self-starter, are results-driven and persistent, yet behaviourally sensitive to cultural and contextual factors. You can cooperate at all levels in the organisation. Integrity is key for you.
You are a great team player. You are good in cooperation and working as a team, to ensure the team achieves the best result possible, irrespective of your role in that team.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are essential and additional fluency in French/Arabic is preferred.
You are willing to travel at short notice and to insecure contexts (approximately 4-6 Audits per year).
Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Planning & Organisation, Service Orientation, Results and Quality Orientation
We offer
A full-time appointment (based on a 40-hours workweek) for one year with renewal option based on satisfactory performance appraisal.
A gross monthly salary in scale 16 with a current salary range between 4,269 - 5,877 Euro gross per month, depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment.
An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and backgrounds.
A challenging independent position in a well-functioning and ambitious team.
Other benefits:
30 paid vacation days annually, contingent upon full-time employment status
A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution
8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary once a year in May
Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance
Hybrid working option
L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses
Discounted daily lunch at the office
Application
Do you have an eye for detail and passion for the audit field? We welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.
The closing date for applications is 11 May 2025.
Selection will be by means of two interviewing rounds. The interviews are planned for the weeks of 19th and 26th of May (subject to change). An assessment will be part of the process. Additionally, a certificate of good conduct/VOG is needed should you be selected for the role.
Please note that only candidates that fully meet the requirements of the position will be taken into consideration.
Information
Looking for more information and/or having questions?
For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Recruiter, Irene Tellekamp – irene.tellekamp@amsterdam.msf.org
For more information about the position, please contact the Controller, Thijs van Buuren - thijs.van.buuren@amsterdam.msf.org
***No agencies please***
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.