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THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY 

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta is present in Lebanon since 1953, it currently manages a network of 60 different operations through which it assists and supports, across the Lebanese territory, every person in need, regardless of their backgrounds, personal beliefs, or affiliations. Its service provision to the vulnerable revolves around three main pillars: The Healthcare Pillar, the Social Pillar and the Agro-humanitarian Pillar, all while establishing a benchmark of excellence, respecting diversity, and serving with humility.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for an experienced

Internal Audit Officer

LOCATIONS 

Beirut - HQ

SUMMARY 

The Internal Audit Officer supports the Head of Internal Audit in executing the annual audit plan across OML's operations, centers, programs, and support functions. This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong fieldwork capability, analytical judgement, and the ability to work independently across multiple audit engagements simultaneously.

The successful candidate will be a confident audit practitioner capable of leading individual audit engagements from planning through to report issuance, with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Contribute to the annual risk assessment by gathering data, reviewing prior findings, and assessing control environments across assigned audit areas.

·         Prepare engagement memos defining audit objectives, scope, risks, criteria, methodology, and timeline for each assigned audit.

·         Develop detailed audit programs and testing plans aligned with OML's Internal Audit Methodology Manual and IIA Global Standards 2025.

·         Review relevant policies, procedures, donor agreements, and prior reports before commencing fieldwork.

·         Coordinate document and access requests with auditees prior to opening meetings.

·         Conduct fieldwork across all audit areas including procurement, finance, payroll, M&E, assets, and program implementation.

·         Execute field visits to OML centers and field sites across Lebanon.

·         Perform beneficiary verification, service delivery checks, asset physical counts, and attendance record reviews at field locations.

·         Conduct structured interviews with management, program staff, and field personnel.

·         Perform document review, transaction testing, data analysis, and reconciliation as required by the audit programme.

·         Apply sampling methodology and document all sampling decisions.

·         Prepare detailed, evidence-supported working papers for every test performed, in compliance with IIA documentation standards.

·         Draft audit findings in the 5C format (Condition, Criteria, Cause, Consequence, Corrective Action) for all exceptions identified.

·         Assign risk ratings (High / Medium / Low) based on OML's risk rating framework.

·         Draft clear, concise, and professionally written audit reports for review by the Head of Internal Audit.

·         Present preliminary findings at closing meetings with auditee management.

·         Track and incorporate management responses into final audit reports.

·         Maintain the Findings and Follow-Up Tracker and chase management for evidence of corrective action implementation.

·         Review donor-funded activities for compliance with applicable donor regulations.

·         Assess procurement files for compliance with Internal Procurement Guidelines and donor procurement thresholds.

·         Conduct M&E data integrity reviews — tracing reported outputs from source documents through to donor reports.

·         Review partner and sub-recipient financial reports, field activities, and documentation during partner oversight audits.

·         Support donor audit preparation and facilitate access to documents and staff as required.

·         Contribute to updating the Audit Universe and Centers Risk Register on an ongoing basis.

·         Flag emerging risks and control weaknesses identified during fieldwork immediately to the Head of Internal Audit.

·         Support the preparation of quarterly Audit Committee reports by compiling audit activity summaries and follow-up status.

·         Assist in the preparation and delivery of risk awareness and audit culture briefings to OML staff.

·         Maintain all working papers, audit files, and documentation in OML's Internal Audit filing system in accordance with the 7-year retention policy.

·         Support the Head of Internal Audit in conducting special investigations and reviews when directed.

·         Preserve evidence, conduct structured interviews, and document findings objectively.

·         Maintain strict confidentiality throughout all investigation activities.

·         Ensure adherence to OML safeguarding, child protection, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies.

·         Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon

·         Performs other related duties requested by the head of department

QUALIFICATIONS 

·         Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field; a master’s degree or professional certification is an asset.

·         Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in NGO, humanitarian, or development sector auditing.

·         Experience with donor-funded programs and familiarity with donor requirements is considered a strong advantage.

·         Solid knowledge of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, and financial analysis.

·         Experience in procurement audits, monitoring and evaluation data verification, and preparing and presenting audit findings to senior management.

·         Strong organizational, analytical, coordination, reporting, and multitasking skills, with a good understanding of humanitarian principles.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an asset.

·         Good command of Arabic; knowledge of English and/or French is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by July 30th, 2026.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.