The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking applications from enthusiastic students who are looking to gain professional experience in internal auditing under IWMI’s internship program. The internship will be based at IWMI’s headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Scope of internship

During the internship period, the selected intern will assist the team in the Audit Asia division. Audit Asia is a shared audit services unit of three CGIAR centers—International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka; International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Banos, Philippines; WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia—and World Vegetable Center, Tainan, Taiwan. The main aim of the unit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of its member centers. Audit Asia adheres to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of internal auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors, USA.

This internship offers the opportunity to gain an understanding of internal auditing procedures and processes within international research-for-development organizations while interacting with staff across the headquarters and its regional offices.

The intern will assist the Audit Asia team in the following areas:

• Assist in providing shared internal audit services (e.g., preparation of Terms of Reference [ToRs], notification letters, PowerPoint presentations related to audits and audit reporting).
• Assist in data analysis operations.
• Assist in collecting, organizing and maintaining audit evidence.
• Draft papers and updates for board and management reporting.
• Assist in updating engagement files in the internal audit software (MK Pentana).
• Assist in handling day-to-day administrative functions and logistical arrangements.

Requirements

• Undergraduates or fresh graduates with a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Registered or part-qualified students at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)/Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain information in a database methodically and objectively.
• Hands-on experience or basic knowledge in using Microsoft Office tools (specifically, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong commitment to integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

IWMI will provide a monthly stipend to the selected candidate during the internship period.

The duration of the initial internship contract will be 6 months, with the possibility of extension for another 6 months based on performance, requirements of IWMI and the availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited internship and only Sri Lankans are eligible to apply.

To apply, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs. Applications must be submitted by 24:00 (Colombo time) on January 31, 2025 (Friday).

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries and scale up solutions. Through partnership, IWMI combines research on the sustainable use of water and land resources, knowledge services and products with capacity strengthening, dialogue and policy analysis to support implementation of water management solutions for agriculture, ecosystems, climate change and inclusive economic growth. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 55 countries. www.iwmi.org

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements