Global Assurance Manager job at Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

⭐ The Opportunity

As our Global Assurance Manager, you will lead a regional team in West and Central Africa to deliver high‑quality assurance across country, regional and global operations. You will manage the regional annual audit plan, oversee assurance engagements, and provide strategic advisory support to senior leaders—ultimately strengthening organisational effectiveness and accountability.

You will play a central role in implementing the Global Assurance Strategy while championing best practices in governance, risk management, internal controls and learning across Plan International.

? What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a regional assurance team
• Develop and Deliver the annual audit plan and ensure high‑quality assurance reviews.
• Provide strategic guidance on risk, controls and governance.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in the WACA region.
• Support organisational learning and drive improvements across systems and processes
• Lead advisory assignments and contribute to the Global Assurance Strategy
• Promote fraud‑risk awareness and strong safeguarding practices

? What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in auditing, risk management and internal controls
• Experience managing multiple audits across diverse locations
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical recommendations
• Proven leadership experience in multicultural settings
• Knowledge of development/humanitarian sector risks and donor requirements
• Desirable: CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA or similar certification.

*Ability to speak French is an added advantage

Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* in the West and Central Africa region as well as Middle East and Southern Africa that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live.

*Applicable locations include: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available

Reports to: Director of Global Assurance

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. Please note that employment terms will be as per the standard terms and conditions in the country where you are based. Please note this is not an international/expat role.

• Lead and manage a regional assurance team
• Develop and Deliver the annual audit plan and ensure high‑quality assurance reviews.
• Provide strategic guidance on risk, controls and governance.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in the WACA region.
• Support organisational learning and drive improvements across systems and processes
• Lead advisory assignments and contribute to the Global Assurance Strategy
• Promote fraud‑risk awareness and strong safeguarding practices

• Strong background in auditing, risk management and internal controls
• Experience managing multiple audits across diverse locations
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical recommendations
• Proven leadership experience in multicultural settings
• Knowledge of development/humanitarian sector risks and donor requirements
• Desirable: CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA or similar certification.
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage

• Strong background in auditing, risk management and internal controls
• Experience managing multiple audits across diverse locations
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical recommendations
• Proven leadership experience in multicultural settings
• Knowledge of development/humanitarian sector risks and donor requirements
• Desirable: CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA or similar certification.
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage