Internal Auditor

Meda in the US

Internal Auditor overseeing governance, risk, and controls across MEDA’s operations. Establishing independent audit function and leading risk-based assurance for the organization.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$116,400 - CA$129,300 per yearWebsite

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Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain a risk-based internal audit framework aligned with leading practices, including an audit charter, policies and procedures, reporting formats and governance cadence.
Develop and present the annual internal audit plan for approval by FAR committee.
Define audit methodologies, tools, and reporting standards appropriate to MEDA’s operating model.
Build a fit-for-purpose audit function, leveraging external expertise where required.
Monitor compliance with donor, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Assess adherence to internal policies, frameworks, and governance standards.
Support strengthening of control awareness across global teams through targeted guidance and training.
Leverage data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness for risk identification and anomaly detection, transaction testing and pattern analysis and continuous auditing approaches.
Promote practical adoption of technology-enabled audit techniques appropriate to MEDA’s scale.
Ensure responsible and controlled use of data and AI with audit processes.
Lead and execute audits across MEDA’s full risk landscape including; Global program operations and country-level execution including grant and donor compliance (e.g., GAC, Mastercard Foundation and other funders).
Investment management and fund governance (including structures, controls, and investment decision-making processes).
Procurement, contracting, and vendor management controls.
Fraud risk, safeguarding, and whistleblower response frameworks.
Cybersecurity, data governance, and information management controls.
Regional, partner, and project office controls across multiple jurisdictions.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and ensure delivery of clear, actionable audit findings.
Report independently to the FAR committee on audit results, key risks, and control deficiencies.
Escalate material issues directly to FAR without management filtering.
Establish and maintain audit dashboards and tracking systems for monitoring remediation.
Strengthen governance practices across MEDA through disciplined, transparent reporting.
Conduct or provide support for enterprise risk assessments and identify emerging risks.
Provide advisory input on control design and risk mitigation, while maintaining independence.
Provide support for special investigations, including fraud or whistle-blower related matters.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on governance, risk and control matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
Professional designation required (CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent).
10 + years in a role performing internal audit, risk or assurance and leading an internal audit function.
Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans and reporting to audit committees or boards.
Knowledge of financial management of government contracts and compliance requirements.
Investment, fund or financial services experience is an asset.
Work in international/multi-country operations and donor funded environments.
Understanding and appreciation of business principles and international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty.
Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
Ability and willingness for regular international travel to developing countries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Establish and maintain a risk-based internal audit framework aligned with leading practices, including an audit charter, policies and procedures, reporting formats and governance cadence.
Develop and present the annual internal audit plan for approval by FAR committee.
Define audit methodologies, tools, and reporting standards appropriate to MEDA’s operating model.
Build a fit-for-purpose audit function, leveraging external expertise where required.
Monitor compliance with donor, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Assess adherence to internal policies, frameworks, and governance standards.
Support strengthening of control awareness across global teams through targeted guidance and training.
Leverage data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness for risk identification and anomaly detection, transaction testing and pattern analysis and continuous auditing approaches.
Promote practical adoption of technology-enabled audit techniques appropriate to MEDA’s scale.
Ensure responsible and controlled use of data and AI with audit processes.
Lead and execute audits across MEDA’s full risk landscape including; Global program operations and country-level execution including grant and donor compliance (e.g., GAC, Mastercard Foundation and other funders).
Investment management and fund governance (including structures, controls, and investment decision-making processes).
Procurement, contracting, and vendor management controls.
Fraud risk, safeguarding, and whistleblower response frameworks.
Cybersecurity, data governance, and information management controls.
Regional, partner, and project office controls across multiple jurisdictions.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and ensure delivery of clear, actionable audit findings.
Report independently to the FAR committee on audit results, key risks, and control deficiencies.
Escalate material issues directly to FAR without management filtering.
Establish and maintain audit dashboards and tracking systems for monitoring remediation.
Strengthen governance practices across MEDA through disciplined, transparent reporting.
Conduct or provide support for enterprise risk assessments and identify emerging risks.
Provide advisory input on control design and risk mitigation, while maintaining independence.
Provide support for special investigations, including fraud or whistle-blower related matters.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on governance, risk and control matters. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
Professional designation required (CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent).
10 + years in a role performing internal audit, risk or assurance and leading an internal audit function.
Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans and reporting to audit committees or boards.
Knowledge of financial management of government contracts and compliance requirements.
Investment, fund or financial services experience is an asset.
Work in international/multi-country operations and donor funded environments.
Understanding and appreciation of business principles and international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty.
Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
Ability and willingness for regular international travel to developing countries. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Internal AuditRisk AssessmentAudit MethodologiesFinancial ManagementGovernance StandardsControl DesignFraud Risk ManagementInvestment ManagementCompliance ReportingAudit Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Simplify Complex Ideas

Certifications

CPACACIA