Head of Internal Control - Southern Africa

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Job Description

Reporting to the Country Director (of the hosting country), the Head of Internal Control is to support the implementation of Plan International-Southern Africa’s strategy by providing leadership and coordination of Risk, Internal Control and Compliance, Internal Audit and Fraud for the four SALT countries. The incumbent will supervise and conduct program compliance and operational audits, lead the follow-up effort for past findings and review audit reports. The incumbent will also supervise and conduct investigations, as needed.

Key accountabilities

1. Strategic Risk Planning and Policy.
2. Internal Controls and Compliance.
3. Fraud Investigation.
4. External Audits.
5. Risk Management.
6. Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI).

The individual

Desired skills and competencies for the role;

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of accounting, auditing or Business administration or equivalent Internal Audit qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, etc.) and/or other relevant professional certification.
• Be a qualified Internal Auditor (IIA)
• At least 8 years recent professional experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk management or Fraud Investigation.
• Demonstrable experience at a senior level, NGO sector is preferable.
• Experience of managing teams, as well as indirect relationships
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This position is open to qualified candidates from the following countries

Location: Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 7 May 2025

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.