Internal Audit Manager - DRC

Introduction:

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.
Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centered care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.
We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

The role

The role has administrative reporting to the DRC Country Director and functional reporting (dotted line) to the MSI Head of Operational & Financial Audit. The role will support the development and delivery of the MSI DRC annual audit plan. In addition to conducting internal audits, the role will also include facilitating the maintenance of the risk register owned by management, supporting management in process mapping of key business processes, and supporting the delivery of anti-fraud & bribery investigation and training, the position will cover all business unit finance, admin, HR, programme, operations and partners management, and other aspect of organisation that LSO, DAF and CD will feel necessary for country programme. The post holder will be expected to plan and undertake fieldwork audits, plan and undertake forensic investigations, deliver reports for internal audits and forensic investigations that are clear, concise, and prepared in a timely manner, and help facilitate change management within country programmes. The role will require the ability to travel within the DRC and may also require further travel to other MSI locations.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance & Advisory

Support the DRC Country Director and Head of Operational & Financial Audit in developing and delivering an annual programme of work to provide assurance over the risk, internal controls, and governance processes of MSI’s DRC operations
Plan, organise and deliver internal audit engagements, including scope development, scheduling of audits, and preparation of working papers in line with the MSI Internal Audit methodology, and development of audit reports
Review Systems Evaluation Checkist (management self-assessment) as part of audit planningPerform follow-up of audit actions by management and track progress of outstanding audit actions
Perform risk-based, financial, and operational audits. Review the systems of internal controls to manage risks, including assessing the compliance with MSI standards, policies, procedures, and key donor compliance requirements, where applicable
Performing spot checks of business transactions as part of the annual programme of work to ensure compliance with donor requirements
Assess the performance of key financial and operational processes, focusing on economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability
Perform root cause analysis and report on findings, make recommendations on the systems of internal control and procedures being reviewed, and validate management’s responses. Follow-up and report on the status of implemented recommendations observed in prior audits
Faciliate the development of process maps for key business processes owned by management
Faciliate the review of risk registers maintained by management. Advice, guide and partner with management to improve internal control systems and mitigation
Contribute proactively to change management initiatives, including facilitating management’s design of new processes incorporating appropriate controls, and facilitating management implementation of new processes whilst being cognisant of safeguarding auditor’s independence.

Forensic Investigations

Review processes for vulnerabilities, recommending solutions to management, performing investigations and support in the delivery of anti-fraud & bribery training in line with the MSI Anti-Fraud and Bribery policies. Most investigations are ah-hoc and will either be in response to fraud being detected, or allegations of fraud / corruption being received through MSI’s speak up channels.
Supporting management as management develops and implements fraud prevention and detection controls, whilst being cognisant of safeguarding auditor’s independence.

lKey Skills

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

Strong internal audit experience (at least 5 years), obtained through practice (Big 4/Mid-tier) or industry, with a working knowledge of the IIA Standards
Demonstrate an understanding of the approach and objectives of risk-based audits
Perform and document key internal audit procedures e.g., walkthroughs and test of controls
Perform data analytics and other CAATs to complement audit procedures and to provide insights
Perform root cause analysis and evaluate audit findings and recommendations
Demonstrate competent and effective reporting writing skills
Demonstrate competent reading, writing and spoken English language skills
Demonstrate competent reading, writing and spoken French language skills
Demonstrate good influencing skills and a good track record of engaging with senior leadership in a large, complex organisation
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Willing to undertake travel within the DRC
Working knowledge of AuditBoard or any other Audit, Compliance & Risk Management software or the inclination to learn through unsupervised, unstructured learning.

Key Experience

To perform this role, it is essential/desirable that you have the following experience:

Business experience in the DRC, with a good understanding of the local context, and understanding of the DRC legal framework (essential)
Experience of working within a large multinational corporation (MNC) or a global organisation (essential)
Experience of performing internal audit assignments in developing and emerging market environments (essential)
Experience of working in an international, donor-funded service delivery organisation (desirable)
Experience of working in an international social enterprise, commercial organisation (desirable)
Experience of working within a healthcare or health services setting (desirable).

Formal Education/qualification

Holds a recognised professional accountancy/audit qualification (e.g., CA/ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA etc.)
Post-graduate qualification in governance and risk management is desirable.

Personal Attributes

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and be committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who is:

A highly motivated, self-starter who has demonstrated experience of working independently in a remote setting
Demonstrate active engagement with team members and stakeholders, with a proactive and can-do attitude
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional and personal development
Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviours.

Our Values

Mission Driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance.
Client Centred: We are dedicated to our clients and work tirelessly to deliver high-quality, high-impact services that meet their individual needs.
Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and focus on results, ensuring long term sustainability and increasing the impact of the Partnership.
Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate, and brave people who have the courage to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

Resilient: In challenging situations, we work together and support each other, adapting and learning to find solutions, whatever we’re up against.
Inclusive: We believe that diversity is a strength. We all play our part in creating a culture where every team member can thrive, feel valued and contribute meaningfully to our mission, and where all our clients feel welcome and supported.

Application

Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 (midnight GMT)Annual Gross Salary: USD 48,600 to USD 54,840Contract Type: Local contractDuration: 12 months with possibility of renewal
Benefits:

Health coverage 100%
Annual bonus
Severance for CDD
Year-end in-kind bonus
School supplies allowance
Potential for permanent contract (CDI)

Application documents should include:

A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining how your skills and experience meet the job requirements and your commitment to MSI’s mission.
A detailed CV (maximum 4 pages).
A certificate of good conduct.
A list of 3 professional references with email addresses and phone numbers.

How to apply:
There are two required steps:
Step 1: Complete this form: Recruitment form for Internal Audit Manager - DRCStep 2: Send your application to the following email address: drcrecruitment@mariestopes.org with the subject line: “Application for Internal Audit Manager - DRC”