Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Audit
Organisation: GiveDirectly
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate in the popular press and among policy makers.
Job Summary: The Corporate Audit Manager will establish and lead GiveDirectly’s new Corporate Audit function, expanding the scope of Internal Audit beyond program and field audits to include organization-wide governance, controls, and compliance systems.
This role will serve as a trusted, independent assurance partner, providing objective insight into how effectively GiveDirectly’s core processes and controls function across operations, finance, legal, compliance, and technology.
Working closely with the Director of Internal Audit, as well as the Legal & Compliance team, this role will build and execute a risk-based audit plan designed to strengthen GiveDirectly’s internal control environment and governance maturity.
The Corporate Audit Manager will not only assess controls but also help leadership understand why gaps exist and how systems can be improved – reinforcing a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build and Execute GiveDirectly’s Corporate Audit Program
- Lead the design and implementation of a risk-based corporate audit plan, aligned with organizational priorities and the enterprise risk framework.
- Expand IA’s scope beyond field audits to include financial, operational, compliance, and governance reviews.
- Coordinate with the Senior Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance to ensure risk data and control libraries inform audit planning.
- Conduct independent reviews of the design and effectiveness of internal controls across departments (Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, IT, Procurement, etc.).
- Manage end-to-end audits: scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
- Provide Assurance and Insight
- Assess whether systems and processes are operating effectively and efficiently, in compliance with internal policy and external requirements.
- Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and risks – and recommend actionable solutions.
- Partner with management to track remediation plans, ensuring audit findings are resolved and controls strengthened.
- Present concise, high-impact audit reports and recommendations to the Director of IA.
- Strengthen Governance and Control Systems
- Partner with GLC and Finance to review organizational policies, processes, and control design.
- Provide independent assurance on critical areas such as:
- Procurement and contract management
- Data privacy and security
- Financial management and reporting
- Regulatory and donor compliance
- Fraud prevention and ethics controls
- Identify opportunities to simplify and strengthen controls without creating bureaucracy.
- Promote a Culture of Accountability and Learning
- Work collaboratively with departments to demystify audit – positioning it as a partner in improvement, not a punitive function.
- Support the development of audit readiness and control awareness across teams.
- Contribute to IA’s learning agenda by sharing insights, trends, and systemic lessons.
- Conduct investigations
- Where necessary work with the IA team to undertake investigations when systems, processes or controls are found to have been violated
- Present findings of these investigations to Senior Leadership
- What you’ll bring:
- Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA) strongly preferred.
- 4-5 years of experience in internal audit, risk, compliance, or assurance — ideally within international NGOs, development organizations, or global enterprises.
- Proven experience designing or executing risk-based audits and evaluating internal controls across multiple functions.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of internal audit frameworks (e.g., COSO, IIA Standards).
- Working knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts and tools.
- Ability to assess both process and system controls, and to translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Skilled in data analysis, risk assessment, and audit report writing.
- Language: English (required); French or Portuguese preferred.
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills; able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Strong project management and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple audits concurrently.
- Ability to coach and mentor junior auditors or cross-functional colleagues involved in audit activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in donor-funded or regulated environments (e.g., USAID, FCDO, UN, or EU-funded programs).
- Prior experience implementing or optimizing internal audit software or tools.
- Understanding of fraud detection methodologies and data analytics in audit contexts.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Certified fraud or investigations credentials, e.g. ACFE
How to Apply:
All applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48