Internal Auditor at DanChurchAid – Copenhagen

Are you ready to embark on a career with a purpose, where your skills as an Internal Auditor can make a profound impact on humanitarian efforts? DanChurchAid (DCA) is seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as an Internal Auditor.

At DCA, we are committed to making a positive difference in the world, and we need someone like you to help us achieve our mission.

About Us:

DCA is a Danish humanitarian NGO dedicated to supporting the poorest in the world in their struggle for a dignified life and helping people in need. We provide emergency relief in disaster-stricken areas and long-term assistance in poor regions to create a more equitable and sustainable world. To be prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future, DCA wishes to strengthen our internal control environment and ensure the highest level of compliance for our collaboration partners and donors.

We are headquartered near Vesterport station in Copenhagen, Denmark. Our work spans 20 countries across the globe, in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Our efforts also include fighting food waste through our WeFood stores and encouraging the re-use of things through our 110 thrift shops.

Our Internal Audit unit serves as an independent and objective assurance function, striving to enhance our organization’s operations, risk management, internal controls, and governance. We believe in transparency, accountability, and excellence in all that we do.

Job Description

As an Internal Auditor at DCA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. Closely supporting the Head of Internal Audit, you will:

• Execute audits in accordance with our approved audit plan, ensuring that our operations are efficient and effective.
• Evaluate financial and operational procedures, ensuring that our internal controls are robust and effective.
• Execute ad-hoc projects and other duties assigned by the Head of Internal Audit, contributing to our organization’s continuous improvement.
• Help to prepare quarterly reports to the Audit Committee, focusing on high-risk areas, significant control issues, and the progress made in addressing them.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives by identifying, analyzing, and providing insight to Management on dilemmas and risks, actively shaping our organizational risk mindset.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are searching for an individual who is not just looking for a job but a calling. The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about using their skills to make a real difference in the world.
• Thrive in a highly complex organization where risk management is a delicate balance.
• Understand the critical role that reputational risk plays in our work.
• Possess excellent communication skills, able to effectively influence stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Be willing and available to travel internationally to all DCA locations, fostering collaboration and ensuring a global perspective in your audit work.

Join us at DCA, where you can be a part of something greater than yourself and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Together, we can continue to make the world a better place.

Your Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational Background: Hold a relevant university degree, accompanied by professional audit certifications, demonstrating your commitment to excellence in the field.
• Audit Experience: Possess a minimum of 4 years of audit experience, gained from either internal or external audit functions. Your experience showcases your proficiency in audit methodologies and best practices.
• IT Audit Proficiency: Bring expertise in IT audits to the table. Your knowledge of information technology auditing processes and controls is essential to strengthen our organization’s IT risk management.
• Sector Experience: While not mandatory, experience in the NGO sector or a similar field is a distinct advantage. Familiarity with the unique challenges and dynamics of the sector will enable you to make a more immediate impact.
• Risk and Compliance: Exhibit a deep understanding of auditing, operational risk assessment, and compliance processes. Your ability to identify, assess, and address potential risks is vital in maintaining our organizational integrity.
• Audit Report Writing: Demonstrate sound audit report writing skills. Your ability to communicate audit findings clearly, concisely, and persuasively is essential for conveying insights and recommendations to stakeholders effectively.
• Effective Communication: Demonstrate the ability to pinpoint and raise challenging issues at all management level. Your ability to communicate clearly and concisely, ideally in both Danish and English, ensures effective interaction at all levels within the organization.
• Collaborative Skills: Possess excellent collaborative skills, enabling you to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in a complex environment. Your capacity to listen attentively and consider different perspectives is essential for fostering collaboration.
• Project Management: Showcase strong project management skills, as you will be responsible for leading and/or conducting audit projects to successful completion.

DCA offers

At DCA, we believe in taking care of our team members, just as much as we care for the communities we serve. When you join our organization as an Internal Auditor, you’ll find a wealth of benefits and opportunities to thrive:

• Full-Time Contract: We are ready to welcome you as soon as possible, providing you with job security and stability.
• Exceptional Colleagues: Join a team of dedicated professionals in an international, rewarding, and empowering workplace. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
• Balanced Work Hours: We value work-life balance. Your workweek consists of 37 hours, which includes a half-hour daily lunch break, ensuring you have time to recharge.
• Professional Growth: DCA is one of Denmark’s largest Humanitarian and Development NGOs. As an Internal Auditor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on fascinating projects and contribute to the growth and impact of our organization.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of flexibility. We offer flexible working hours, allowing you to manage your work schedule effectively. Additionally, we provide the option to work from home, providing you with the freedom to work in an environment that suits your needs.

When you join DCA, you become part of a supportive and dynamic team committed to creating positive change in the world. If you are ready to be a part of our mission, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our journey to make the world a better place. Join DCA today!

For further information about this position contact Allan Johansen – DCA HR at [email protected]

Application and deadline:

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission, please submit your application, including your resume, a copy of relevant certificates, and a compelling cover letter outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining DCA no later than 12th January 2024.

Please note all qualifications will be verified. As this is not an expatriate position, we do not offer housing, schooling or relocation, and formal permission to live and work in Denmark are required.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.