Internal Audit and Risk Manager

About the role

Fairtrade Africa is seeking an experienced Internal Audit and Risk Manager to lead its audit and risk function across its West African operations. The role will provide independent assurance, assess internal controls, and guide risk‑based decision‑making to support the organization’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk‑based internal audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Plan and execute audits to evaluate controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Identify control deficiencies, recommend mitigation measures, and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support corporate compliance activities.
• Oversee the preparation of internal audit procedures, guidelines, and work programmes.
• Lead investigations and supervise, train, and develop audit team members.
• Coordinate cross‑functional risk management efforts and maintain the organization’s risk portfolio.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading internal audit and risk teams.
• Ability to develop audit strategies, manage audit cycles, and report to senior governance bodies.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience supervising staff and managing audit budgets.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence governance and risk practices in a leading African fair‑trade network.
• Professional development within a mission‑driven organization.