Global Assurance Manager

Global Assurance Manager

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Employee type

Full-Time

Offer Salary

Negotiable

For Freelance

No

Application deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Job Description

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.

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. 

Anticipated interview Dates: You will be required to travel to your nearest Plan Office to carry out an assessment under timed condition, followed by an oral interview. 

Skills
Data Analysis Bilingual communication
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