Global Assurance Leader for International Development

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Save The Children Fund Full time

**Job Overview**

Save the Children Fund is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Assurance Officer to join our global team.

The successful candidate will lead the Global Assurance function, delivering high-quality, independent, and strategic audit and assurance services. They will play a key role in strengthening the organization's risk and control environment and fostering a culture of accountability.

The Chief Assurance Officer will be accountable directly to the Audit Committees and Boards of Save the Children International, US, and UK entities. They will report organisationally to the Chief Financial Officer and provide strategic and ethical hands-on leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides inspiring leadership to Save the Children's Global Assurance function across multiple global hubs
  • Acts as the Association's senior global lead on internal audit/advisory provision, providing strategic and intellectual leadership on auditing the risk, internal control and governance arrangements across entities that are audited by GA
  • Drives an Association-wide methodology, practice, and 'products' for GA's work - rooted in the IIA's new Global Internal Audit Standards
  • Ensures the development of the annual audit plans for all entities audited by GA
  • Delivers high quality annual programmes of work across all entities to provide assurance over their risk and internal control culture, and alignment to global strategy
  • Built a strong and meaningful partnership with the Chief Risk Officer, and critical 'second line' functions across the Association

Requirements:

  • Visionary Strategic Leadership: Demonstrable ability to establish an ambitious vision and implement strategies that align with our organisation's mission and goals
  • Senior-level Internal Audit Expertise: Leadership experience in internal audit within an international context; and demonstrable experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance the control environment
  • Strategic Advisor to Audit and Risk Committees: Demonstrable experience in advising Audit and Risk Committees to effectively fulfil their governance responsibilities
  • Ethical Leadership with Integrity: Commitment to exemplifying and upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Talent Development: Proven track record in investing in the growth and development of team members, with a commitment to nurturing and unlocking the potential of teams
  • Exceptional Communication: with the ability to inspire and engage colleagues at all levels, fostering a sense of purpose and commitment

Salary:** £90,000 per annum (location-specific salary scales and benefits will apply)

Location:** Any approved Save the Children office location (for a full list of locations, please visit Hiring Locations)



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