Director, Internal Audit

Country
United States
City
or CHAI Program Country
Type
Full Time
Program (Division)
Finance - Accounting
Additional Location Description
This role may be based in any CHAI program country on the African continent, subject to leadership approval and work authorisation.
Telecommute
Yes
Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.

CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.

At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

Position Overview

CHAI is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function and proactively identify organizational risks, strengthen internal controls, and safeguard CHAI's resources and reputation across 35+ country programs. This role will build a high-performing team that ensures the organization can deliver on its mission with integrity and accountability to donors, partners, and the Board.

Internal Audit is a strategic priority for CHAI in 2026. After two decades of significant growth, CHAI is making substantial investments in its audit function to future-proof the organization. This is an opportunity to transform and modernize the audit function, driving innovation and strategy within a mission-driven organization. The Director will serve as a trusted partner to country and global leaders, positioning Internal Audit as a resource for strengthening operations, not just an oversight function.

The Director reports to the Chief Financial to the Chief Financial Officer administratively for day-to-day management and HR matters, and functionally to the Board Audit Committee. The Director will meet regularly with the Chair of the Audit Committee and present findings, risks, and strategic recommendations at the Board level.

CHAI operates in 35+ countries with a lean audit team. The ideal candidate will be energized by the challenge of optimizing resources to provide practical and meaningful audit and advisory support. This requires strategic prioritization, leveraging technology and data, and building strong relationships with program and operational teams.

Base Location is flexible to countries in which CHAI operates in Africa, subject to country leadership approval and work authorization. See where we work here.

Responsibilities

Audit Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan that prioritizes coverage across CHAI's 35+ country programs, global functions, and key risk areas with a goal of mitigating potential risks.
  • Present the annual audit plan to the Audit Committee for approval and meet quarterly with the Audit Committee
  • Continuously assess the risk landscape and control environment and adapt audit priorities accordingly, applying strategic approaches where Internal Audit intersects with program and operational activities.

Audit Execution & Quality

  • Ensure audits meet internal audit professional standards and result in actionable, consistent, and practical recommendations
  • Maintain high standards of audit documentation and quality assurance

Partnership & Advisory

  • Serve as a thought partner to program and operations leaders on strengthening internal controls
  • Collect and disseminate data and trends generated from audits to support and improve Compliance, Investigations, Ethics, Legal, Finance, HR and other functions.
  • Provide proactive guidance on risk mitigation for new initiatives, systems, and processes
  • Build trust and credibility across the organization by approaching audit engagements collaboratively
  • Partner collaboratively with Compliance, Legal, Ethics, Investigations, Finance, and others to ensure that findings are consistent with CHAI policies and procedures, inform future audit efforts, and to create recommended remediation plans
  • Support country teams in developing effective Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to address control weaknesses, ensuring recommendations are practical and actionable

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team of 5 auditors
  • Foster a culture of integrity, continuous learning, and professional growth
  • Recruit and retain top talent; provide coaching, feedback, and career development support

Reporting & Board Engagement

  • Prepare clear, concise audit reports for management and the Audit Committee
  • Present findings, trends, and systemic issues to the Board Audit Committee
  • Escalate significant risks appropriately and in a timely manner

Remediation Tracking

  • Monitor and report on management's implementation of audit recommendations
  • Hold leadership accountable for timely remediation of control gaps
  • Track and report on open audit findings and remediation progress
  • Work directly with country teams to develop and refine Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), providing hands-on support to strengthen controls and close audit findings
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk/controls
  • 5+ years in a leadership role managing audit teams
  • Experience working in an international NGO or international development or nonprofit organization
  • Experience generating usable data to improve operations organization-wide
  • Experience with complex, multi-country operations across diverse regulatory and operating environments
  • Experience at organizations that rely on restricted project grants and donor funding
  • Experience presenting to and engaging with Board-level Audit Committees
  • Strong understanding of internal audit professional standards and best practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Practical, collaborative leadership style; able to build trust and serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related) or relevant Professional certification
  • French language proficiency (nice to have)

What You'll Find at CHAI

  • Mission-driven work: The chance to protect and strengthen an organization that is saving lives and improving health outcomes across 35+ countries
  • Strategic impact: Internal Audit is a priority for CHAI leadership. This is an opportunity to revitalize the function within CHAI’s existing organizational structure
  • Global scope: Exposure to diverse operating environments, health systems, and cultures
  • Leadership visibility: Regular engagement with the CFO, executive leadership, and Board Audit Committee
  • Collaborative culture: An organization that values Internal Audit as a partner, not just an oversight function

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