Senior Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, execution, reporting, and follow-up in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in developing and updating the rolling risk-based internal audit plan and performing enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Conduct advisory reviews to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and governance gaps.
• Prepare clear, impactful audit reports with practical, risk-focused recommendations for senior management and governance bodies.
• Manage the tracking and validation of management action plans to ensure effective remediation.
• Provide independent advisory support on governance, enterprise risk management, and internal controls.
• Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance effectiveness and insight generation.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior internal audit staff and oversee co-sourced or outsourced engagements.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive internal audit experience, ideally within complex or international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage full audit cycles independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and professional report-writing skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and constructively challenge senior, geographically dispersed stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA.
• Experience with data analytics tools including Power BI, ACL/IDEA, or SQL.
• Familiarity with grant-funded environments, non-profit settings, or international development.

Benefits

• Year-end bonus (40 days).
• Vacation premium (56%).
• Life and medical insurance.
• Supermarket coupons and savings fund.
• Standard Mexican social benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

About the Company

CIMMYT is a non-profit, international research organization dedicated to solving global food security challenges. As a core CGIAR Research Center, we work to improve the production and resilience of essential crops like maize and wheat through applied agricultural science, enhancing the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide.