Growth Units Internal Audit Lead at One Acre Fund

About One Acre Fund

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.

About the Role

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.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Zomba, Malawi OR Muramvya, Burundi

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

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.

• 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.

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