Senior Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and deliver end-to-end internal audit engagements 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
• Conduct risk assessments and advisory reviews to identify emerging risks and control weaknesses
• Prepare clear, impactful audit reports with practical recommendations for senior management
• Manage the tracking and validation of management action plans and remediation efforts
• Support governance reporting for the Leadership Team, Director General, and Board
• Provide independent advisory support on governance, enterprise risk management, and internal controls
• Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance effectiveness
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior internal audit staff and interns
• Coordinate and oversee co-sourced or outsourced internal audit engagements

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive internal audit experience in complex or international organizations
• Strong knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and risk-based auditing methodologies
• Proven experience in developing risk-based audit plans and conducting comprehensive risk assessments
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and report-writing skills
• Professional proficiency in English
• Ability to operate with high autonomy in a lean or resource-constrained environment
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Experience with audit tools and data analytics (e.g., Power BI, ACL/IDEA, Excel, SQL) is an advantage
• Familiarity with grant-funded, nonprofit, or international development settings is an advantage

Benefits

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

About the Company

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today through applied agricultural science, fostering improved production systems for essential cereals like maize and wheat.