About the position: The Internal Audit (IA) Function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls across the Alliance, in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). This position supports the delivery of the approved risk-based internal audit plan and the Integrated Assurance Model. The role is responsible for planning and executing risk-based audit engagements, evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes, and delivering clear, practical recommendations that strengthen organizational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role conducts reviews, assurance engagements, and advisory engagements across offices, projects, and functional units, in accordance with the approved audit plan. The position will be based in the operations center of the Americas, located in Palmira Campus, Colombia.
Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of risk-based audit work plans, carrying out fieldwork across operational, financial, compliance, and programmatic processes; engage effectively with auditees, management, subject-matter specialists, and other stakeholders; maintain professional independence, objectivity, integrity, and confidentiality in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and GIAS; communicate audit issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and constructively; support the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan through risk assessments, audit universe maintenance, audit scoping, and monitoring of emerging risks; plan and execute audit fieldwork including process walkthroughs, control evaluations, substantive testing, data analytics, and documentation of audit evidence; identify control weaknesses, root causes, and risk exposures; use data analytics and audit technologies to identify trends, anomalies, and exceptions; develop evidence-based audit observations and recommendations; contribute to audit reports and engagement deliverables; monitor and validate implementation of agreed management actions and maintain the audit issues log; support advisory engagements; contribute to Internal Audit performance reporting (dashboards, KPIs, activity reports); and maintain complete, accurate, and confidential audit records within the audit management system.
Qualifications and requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Working knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with donor compliance requirements. Experience in substantive audit and project management work, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, risk, or compliance. Professional certification in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Internal Control, or Information Systems Auditing (e.g., CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is desirable. Sound understanding of GIAS and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO). Experience using audit management systems (e.g., Ideagen) or similar working-paper platforms. Strong analytical and report-writing skills. Experience with global ERP systems (e.g., Agresso/Unit4) is a strong advantage. Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL, IDEA, or advanced Excel) is highly desirable. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments. Experience working in multicultural and geographically dispersed organizations. Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish.
Terms of Employment: This is a Colombian National search. The position level is BG08, on a scale of 14 levels. The salary range will be established in accordance with regional/country standards. The contract will be for a period of one (1) year, subject to a probationary period, and is renewable subject to performance, project needs, and availability of funds.
Closing date: 2026-09-07
HOW TO APPLY:
Colombian applications must be submitted through the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT careers portal link for (RFP301410) - Associate Officer - Internal Audit (Internal and external call) in Palmira. Closing date of the call: September 7th, 2026.
https://bioversityinternational.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/11911000016262100/RFP301410-Associate-Officer-Internal-Audit-Internal-and-external-call